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 3914638 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3916546 epoch_slot_no: 6946 block_no: 3914461 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-03-18 12:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffdc1d34a37a60575c6c020a8ad11f62adb8c854d6634335f176dc29abffda82Block Operator
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