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 3914941 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3916849 epoch_slot_no: 7249 block_no: 3914764 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2912 time: 2020-03-18 14:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e04e681ef2326ad2b9acd2ca7f5870d83a7c3ad22592b7f4e666ef94052e508Block Operator
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