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 3923008 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3924916 epoch_slot_no: 15316 block_no: 3922831 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2020-03-20 10:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5961179e5a8c8432ee198ee61d3a458722fe9ac81dc78b07b573ac167fe671a8Block Operator
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