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 3923005 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3924913 epoch_slot_no: 15313 block_no: 3922828 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1644 time: 2020-03-20 10:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a58df7a993ab221b8b7261ccb82e501aaab973c48e1e33bde19d0b15f10be12Block Operator
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