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 3921167 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3923075 epoch_slot_no: 13475 block_no: 3920990 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3125 time: 2020-03-20 00:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddd61adb4e5cf7758adb79e7706859c392905f6836035a1708641a1d8d133917Block Operator
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