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 3921493 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3923401 epoch_slot_no: 13801 block_no: 3921316 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2857 time: 2020-03-20 02:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a145955e58ce2306d044252cfb923debfb36f359b9900ee92ac767dde9583adBlock Operator
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