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 3919769 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3921677 epoch_slot_no: 12077 block_no: 3919592 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 13109 time: 2020-03-19 16:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3e03d147daa027df89b1e42ca8bfebf65d4368e56a4609f0053a1e823cd6ffaBlock Operator
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