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 3919044 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3920952 epoch_slot_no: 11352 block_no: 3918867 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2020-03-19 12:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd38f191d31f5d753b1490fe2790ce93062eee399eeda2bc4705c0034b34400e4Block Operator
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