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 3923208 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3925116 epoch_slot_no: 15516 block_no: 3923031 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-20 11:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d8284b83b7b0860b8395733a8bfcb96eb351198b7bac2cb6535f0e487a3961aBlock Operator
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