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 3914636 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3916544 epoch_slot_no: 6944 block_no: 3914459 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2020-03-18 12:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53e9b11d2b52a1b49c2936fa2a5d6f9f8e05b43b94e5d1469f7ea4bb671e35f2Block Operator
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