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 3914039 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3915947 epoch_slot_no: 6347 block_no: 3913862 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2804 time: 2020-03-18 09:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04be697a46b582cb3f47e0ce9789b9b5427f75f13618e185ef57e2714e61aac0Block Operator
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