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 3923029 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3924937 epoch_slot_no: 15337 block_no: 3922852 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1719 time: 2020-03-20 10:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8547ac95cb24f1aa88b13b69a25a48a29d12e426396b99f6e9793c8b938fe6e1Block Operator
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