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 3923331 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3925239 epoch_slot_no: 15639 block_no: 3923154 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2020-03-20 12:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfa10f137803314ed455990c4e99e11be3a496410f084eab6e4b24b16df93ee1Block Operator
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