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 3914400 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3916308 epoch_slot_no: 6708 block_no: 3914223 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2434 time: 2020-03-18 11:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd669ab1729a541ff760381db6a716d55711c3bb08c573a60b4f7989460fb5820Block Operator
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