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 3919119 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3921027 epoch_slot_no: 11427 block_no: 3918942 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5070 time: 2020-03-19 13:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa179722f5531bf706bbd150e4fadde1b5a923fbb6e3cc57d855f01c0414b2b6aBlock Operator
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