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 3914729 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3916637 epoch_slot_no: 7037 block_no: 3914552 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 11124 time: 2020-03-18 12:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bb0e3c9c7978791a1cafa679a3ecdb2be4b0b56e1e30dcd02ad9e2b3840968dBlock Operator
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