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 3919425 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3921333 epoch_slot_no: 11733 block_no: 3919248 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1715 time: 2020-03-19 14:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65e1e55a4c0f9c2c92ad335ebea0ca22e171fc52ae7a251178aa43c9782f7f8aBlock Operator
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