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 3919837 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3921745 epoch_slot_no: 12145 block_no: 3919660 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2732 time: 2020-03-19 17:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35f40ae4e43090830ca6b2ac138a361bec8826302050252166020d9d6f38527aBlock Operator
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