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 3920376 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3922284 epoch_slot_no: 12684 block_no: 3920199 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2020-03-19 20:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23c7a2797f08b0cc15e5d5750569abc52134520ff40f5391d4c66c8bd96f73ceBlock Operator
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