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 3923362 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3925270 epoch_slot_no: 15670 block_no: 3923185 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-20 12:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0f8d60b7266e40c4ce0e3305f7e176dd94c68f1ec66ca9c940d749ac33ffbf4Block Operator
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