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 3919788 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3921696 epoch_slot_no: 12096 block_no: 3919611 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3257 time: 2020-03-19 16:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdb9de14ea5b384bab68b90c3d3a7b5b73d7e21f7b561ad9fa88e07c85d8a0c7Block Operator
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