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 3923074 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3924982 epoch_slot_no: 15382 block_no: 3922897 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 909 time: 2020-03-20 11:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09faed842e66eb4a38fa0af788fafed2cd5c760c8ae2d2b3843e13bd8e6ebbffBlock Operator
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