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 3914988 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3916896 epoch_slot_no: 7296 block_no: 3914811 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1862 time: 2020-03-18 14:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c4c5ebfadf6ef56b94bf1a8d4475cfd77d8dcd79653f661543bb15fd9cdef48Block Operator
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