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 3919949 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3921857 epoch_slot_no: 12257 block_no: 3919772 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 11752 time: 2020-03-19 17:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e48e83d4cd06e74a9f69bf571d63d32909a1b40b61152b8ea1fb1e206424d00Block Operator
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