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 3921186 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3923094 epoch_slot_no: 13494 block_no: 3921009 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1208 time: 2020-03-20 00:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3fb86cc7ffaa049d6426e32a20878439ed5dfb719ae8c6f667578ea3b13bbc8Block Operator
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