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 3923389 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3925297 epoch_slot_no: 15697 block_no: 3923212 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1865 time: 2020-03-20 12:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc4ff04ec18ab6b70a852b5fad884498641e01af56734699a64369718e4c4fd3Block Operator
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