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 3919937 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3921845 epoch_slot_no: 12245 block_no: 3919760 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3080 time: 2020-03-19 17:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0790323440f31fd3f6e49c2ccc814b30a5a515c03caaad5aa050fc284543461Block Operator
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