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 3919740 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3921648 epoch_slot_no: 12048 block_no: 3919563 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2231 time: 2020-03-19 16:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8b1dff3953a609af5929a67eb78b16d4d087e30b8f3bd295d76bb208656f8e2Block Operator
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