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 3914111 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3916019 epoch_slot_no: 6419 block_no: 3913934 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3265 time: 2020-03-18 09:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x910e062c64be162983a45ee6db68fe105c74a68f58b89e87508ceeac74394169Block Operator
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