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 3919070 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3920978 epoch_slot_no: 11378 block_no: 3918893 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-03-19 12:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e8a438a290858f749e21bd4b9f99a1687f2768d65b07587ac455466a072a95bBlock Operator
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