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 3919874 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3921782 epoch_slot_no: 12182 block_no: 3919697 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2219 time: 2020-03-19 17:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c970098e925a9f9c64fc67bb05696f6c1eacbf91f4ed5bd85f58cf27bff2b60Block Operator
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