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 3923001 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3924909 epoch_slot_no: 15309 block_no: 3922824 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1349 time: 2020-03-20 10:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x419c8d8a60f47e416bbabc10d992a465d2964d60d94b0db9f7a2347c28744de7Block Operator
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