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 3923282 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3925190 epoch_slot_no: 15590 block_no: 3923105 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2020-03-20 12:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54d78fef3282a9bc6b0e7b9c34f016948389998783f99dceb076606b1f07925bBlock Operator
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