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 3914796 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3916704 epoch_slot_no: 7104 block_no: 3914619 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3228 time: 2020-03-18 13:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46a0718e882cb3b39be50a95918d550b57404f672e6c918724ba4a07d3aa4df1Block Operator
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