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 3914606 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3916514 epoch_slot_no: 6914 block_no: 3914429 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1344 time: 2020-03-18 12:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea457876979b4cf3889e8716032e352a22dc352d0f506278bd00947f992af888Block Operator
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