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 3921661 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3923569 epoch_slot_no: 13969 block_no: 3921484 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2699 time: 2020-03-20 03:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd5c896067e2cb99eb28e0a0eae8a4830179ac75c39887892a97210268c25aecBlock Operator
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