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 3919065 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3920973 epoch_slot_no: 11373 block_no: 3918888 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2795 time: 2020-03-19 12:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26ade8655866c210494df4e9319c9b2ad5db172073685bd11e19b31bbccf8260Block Operator
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