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 3919747 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3921655 epoch_slot_no: 12055 block_no: 3919570 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1681 time: 2020-03-19 16:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b6e5ac24b621938110ef6d2f510d375ad6d692e5ef512f206a2fe5c472fe2afBlock Operator
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