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 3919708 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3921616 epoch_slot_no: 12016 block_no: 3919531 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1631 time: 2020-03-19 16:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x667cf478e6a01e6f734b44e3d2f2caa408c45a322eb4ae9677c04d41b899c66fBlock Operator
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