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 3923316 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3925224 epoch_slot_no: 15624 block_no: 3923139 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-20 12:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafb86f087484b1982ec8b03f1a15f81b9fbe84e32f59663ca2fa29faa00652d2Block Operator
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