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 3921749 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3923657 epoch_slot_no: 14057 block_no: 3921572 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9446 time: 2020-03-20 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ca896e2395af5ce6e734420b8a93e8d59e135bb932fc4168f58192a1daa299dBlock Operator
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