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 3923137 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3925045 epoch_slot_no: 15445 block_no: 3922960 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-20 11:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x622be8006e342540266f4299524d35475140f9815e92358a3173aed71fd1b2eeBlock Operator
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