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 3914398 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3916306 epoch_slot_no: 6706 block_no: 3914221 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2020-03-18 11:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a9a2d1c9078582e5c0e23849e8fda72cdc6acc434e0ae7efd27f7ad93d02bf6Block Operator
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