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 3919486 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3921394 epoch_slot_no: 11794 block_no: 3919309 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1767 time: 2020-03-19 15:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x344f4534388686534f97107899010df67952bbe57da67f262c70e8f20d1cae40Block Operator
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