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 3914094 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3916002 epoch_slot_no: 6402 block_no: 3913917 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-03-18 09:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x782bc1a5944c8d3227170b08edd49c02c9c7064828732f20b3c97afcab522746Block Operator
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