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 3919535 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3921443 epoch_slot_no: 11843 block_no: 3919358 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1135 time: 2020-03-19 15:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5e27f54db0b0813b28db16cb644bb66f4dd702f0bea2509409d88c8e56c5d4eBlock Operator
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