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 3919921 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3921829 epoch_slot_no: 12229 block_no: 3919744 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2066 time: 2020-03-19 17:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64b859f49bbe47c070ac6c304470a562e4675fe548b22eb43685826640316544Block Operator
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