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 3914129 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3916037 epoch_slot_no: 6437 block_no: 3913952 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-18 09:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96e7c26118b6987862125e3a0724bf7084ef6a9247b96a1374a47035151bce8dBlock Operator
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