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 3914700 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3916608 epoch_slot_no: 7008 block_no: 3914523 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2674 time: 2020-03-18 12:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x390d68315f8b1bc186262f82e33c835257cb9f0e5b6dff4ef70919109c0a784dBlock Operator
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