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 3919695 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3921603 epoch_slot_no: 12003 block_no: 3919518 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3144 time: 2020-03-19 16:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3a1e5f8342e5aa732b5ab53e0e07e57335930d262f270a52d172fe80f064d5aBlock Operator
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