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 3919997 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3921905 epoch_slot_no: 12305 block_no: 3919820 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4290 time: 2020-03-19 18:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5681723fb6db4e1987052abccca60e1271dfef22d2fee2f45d163a6e5d65982dBlock Operator
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