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 3915086 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3916994 epoch_slot_no: 7394 block_no: 3914909 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2514 time: 2020-03-18 14:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00f53ee80f5f7f296bba243a3fda585a80634dc8f7d24fdbeeba16d87dc25ae6Block Operator
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