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 3921330 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3923238 epoch_slot_no: 13638 block_no: 3921153 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2682 time: 2020-03-20 01:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14f8c1ff0a7cb5be37ae4f554697e4ccc030a8381ea9df1657e624fcb37da1b1Block Operator
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