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 3914302 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3916210 epoch_slot_no: 6610 block_no: 3914125 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2264 time: 2020-03-18 10:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3f6148bafd3c0f44e40c7851c9795c8ceca66d919768d531a4a6fb9595bdc02Block Operator
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