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 3923182 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3925090 epoch_slot_no: 15490 block_no: 3923005 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1262 time: 2020-03-20 11:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2a9e7eac4c020862ec46a62d0b146dbc3b231a6acfb9317644f7d1b6ee9876bBlock Operator
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