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 3921570 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3923478 epoch_slot_no: 13878 block_no: 3921393 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8955 time: 2020-03-20 02:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x657044fb5d7030db765df055d7313852e4bfc94658088c89750ba625b9f382f0Block Operator
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