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 3915414 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3917322 epoch_slot_no: 7722 block_no: 3915237 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2136 time: 2020-03-18 16:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x502660985be29f6b509b47632d1da7d1a0c738c7dfcb06537dff7e450e366411Block Operator
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