A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3919037 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3920945 epoch_slot_no: 11345 block_no: 3918860 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1323 time: 2020-03-19 12:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61a7e75f687ba2a9e28598a8e72d03ed1504d58e4e64b52e4f3c194d33c72473Block Operator
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