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 3914978 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3916886 epoch_slot_no: 7286 block_no: 3914801 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2020-03-18 14:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fb24916a11cec3861fe551a333ae72382b64851a6be2954fa97dbb595bf78dcBlock Operator
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