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 3914525 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3916433 epoch_slot_no: 6833 block_no: 3914348 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1853 time: 2020-03-18 11:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x765baeddb4e07af7eea6369f7c048b16a7722b34a340fb6a2e31f8793dc2feb7Block Operator
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