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 3921349 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3923257 epoch_slot_no: 13657 block_no: 3921172 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1528 time: 2020-03-20 01:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b7374819ca8f94f966556e930d609e1240907ab3dd30c2a24ee26fbabcfb78cBlock Operator
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