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 3914716 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3916624 epoch_slot_no: 7024 block_no: 3914539 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1274 time: 2020-03-18 12:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc87e0da351b487d9254df242ded1d83657a72391d83174cdc46b20b5282696d6Block Operator
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