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 3919279 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3921187 epoch_slot_no: 11587 block_no: 3919102 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3237 time: 2020-03-19 14:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c6e7694ef05cfc89035d7eeba266aa772497d3a3dd1294ac25a41274e16c324Block Operator
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