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 3919534 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3921442 epoch_slot_no: 11842 block_no: 3919357 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-19 15:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56273a9b4c23cd33b1d58171e15f47ba0defb0fd72f2d7f5853783b8985f7a86Block Operator
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