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 3914411 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3916319 epoch_slot_no: 6719 block_no: 3914234 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1610 time: 2020-03-18 11:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe18d4c6fd431f2016f1ab23aed953e907b0df40151b4733206078bdb5b8f7b73Block Operator
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