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 3919263 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3921171 epoch_slot_no: 11571 block_no: 3919086 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-19 14:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc9af9f305ebe5909289e45c1d7e2b06fad737119a3d007fbd5a7b56bed29669Block Operator
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