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 3914093 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3916001 epoch_slot_no: 6401 block_no: 3913916 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1533 time: 2020-03-18 09:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca3125038af9c2fe16f8354ed4270a63382b55c95a22c2254cae4b74a6d9baebBlock Operator
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