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 3919667 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3921575 epoch_slot_no: 11975 block_no: 3919490 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1319 time: 2020-03-19 16:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b729bf92933a613bc4eae7e91c3ed48b94443334d3290d8681118e77c40d075Block Operator
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