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 3919604 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3921512 epoch_slot_no: 11912 block_no: 3919427 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1290 time: 2020-03-19 15:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8080312f6736d8ce2fedea42233a25e2798b5483250247a1ddb31921e860738fBlock Operator
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