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 3919663 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3921571 epoch_slot_no: 11971 block_no: 3919486 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2768 time: 2020-03-19 16:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9caf2d60aefcc50ab1984eec0cd962d2ec9255dfa7beaa627b3f3e813401c2cbBlock Operator
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