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 3919120 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3921028 epoch_slot_no: 11428 block_no: 3918943 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2001 time: 2020-03-19 13:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74891603a5c8c8e165f65d0fab2d41481eb59f704f68e2fea7f8a65a2f8d2d2cBlock Operator
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