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 3919792 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3921700 epoch_slot_no: 12100 block_no: 3919615 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-03-19 16:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc94f4539bc95a5e1b5f7ddac73f09ab7adefbd4512b5dd9729a8909f9301c4faBlock Operator
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