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 3921030 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3922938 epoch_slot_no: 13338 block_no: 3920853 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4546 time: 2020-03-19 23:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x897a825776850c0ce0c1f3a9bd3ea8df91002ef536713308a48ed43245e3c75bBlock Operator
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