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 3923249 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3925157 epoch_slot_no: 15557 block_no: 3923072 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2770 time: 2020-03-20 12:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09cf7d7ba040dcfde727a92947e4767b22d413d6fab155293126aee61571074aBlock Operator
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