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 3921512 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3923420 epoch_slot_no: 13820 block_no: 3921335 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2022 time: 2020-03-20 02:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6be7401a765fb862ca8752be58b6c704a7f2b89e075ffbff6d9ce460a08a93bBlock Operator
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