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 3914574 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3916482 epoch_slot_no: 6882 block_no: 3914397 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1278 time: 2020-03-18 11:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdce40a1b6cfabf9f19ff439858f04836d9fba075133f5b7c782dcf4576938778Block Operator
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