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 3914909 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3916817 epoch_slot_no: 7217 block_no: 3914732 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5886 time: 2020-03-18 13:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x853167fb8e52da4f7accb6688fbe1b40f1d2c66828ce878a0d5576c79488fd3cBlock Operator
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