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 3923205 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3925113 epoch_slot_no: 15513 block_no: 3923028 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5323 time: 2020-03-20 11:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2237679ccd896d3084166e4db40bc969d97266e96909936e553a27bb7b1a0d34Block Operator
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