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 3923039 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 3924947 epoch_slot_no: 15347 block_no: 3922862 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5712 time: 2020-03-20 11:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x635264788969d8f432ab125a9246b7d666a2dec76bcf243e82e97a83e3bacd9cBlock Operator
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