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 3914989 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3916897 epoch_slot_no: 7297 block_no: 3914812 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3425 time: 2020-03-18 14:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa86a970ffea3d350727dcbda62c4fe918c5f041da424239b8d17b5c0dd0adf2Block Operator
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