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 3919515 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3921423 epoch_slot_no: 11823 block_no: 3919338 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1353 time: 2020-03-19 15:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa4315fa3336fb0b3b07b26e6dc9a5e82ae638bc6cf919755b081546eea77b65Block Operator
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