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 3923049 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3924957 epoch_slot_no: 15357 block_no: 3922872 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1632 time: 2020-03-20 11:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf59f1ad86275ba195f6f8acc2fa75a1b98fbf7fa39f8638156b3bafe6d83f43Block Operator
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