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 3916494 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3918402 epoch_slot_no: 8802 block_no: 3916317 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1988 time: 2020-03-18 22:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63694bf2d69b4320683460c6aa1dc0bb559c0280844590f0265ebdd95866f023Block Operator
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