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 3914893 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3916801 epoch_slot_no: 7201 block_no: 3914716 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2624 time: 2020-03-18 13:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a41453c822ad3c46e0bb34977fb7197433612b3fc82832293f537c3bf5a2207Block Operator
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