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 3921569 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3923477 epoch_slot_no: 13877 block_no: 3921392 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6041 time: 2020-03-20 02:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2005970599d31968d2926e62ea0a4c751ce2cabfa23721bd159915b5194f7d0Block Operator
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