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 3919230 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3921138 epoch_slot_no: 11538 block_no: 3919053 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3343 time: 2020-03-19 13:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2978794326c125e3e2786ed5a346a67afb69204aa23e855e358dfb1e092954a2Block Operator
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