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 3914804 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3916712 epoch_slot_no: 7112 block_no: 3914627 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2177 time: 2020-03-18 13:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec1715f4753109d9112a263617c392a73a5391f44623f0a0fb43504828eb816aBlock Operator
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