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 3914939 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3916847 epoch_slot_no: 7247 block_no: 3914762 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2571 time: 2020-03-18 14:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b21fa2d4c7ec81a3b2879a632b28b53254b00a0e869d8b25b0e44fecf73f370Block Operator
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