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 3919617 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3921525 epoch_slot_no: 11925 block_no: 3919440 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1713 time: 2020-03-19 15:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31bdfadf5bff1095d7172bb5da83b9b3da7534b6e88da5f5ae6b9140425f8ca1Block Operator
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