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 3919139 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3921047 epoch_slot_no: 11447 block_no: 3918962 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2029 time: 2020-03-19 13:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f844e373b1381efa40913f1abdd3b963c03991f4fb22fa881f29f7dac8f70e1Block Operator
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