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 3923400 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3925308 epoch_slot_no: 15708 block_no: 3923223 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1862 time: 2020-03-20 13:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc16c87885001ebd8935b17b40beaaaf1671d3464d9d29338dc45e33ba058157cBlock Operator
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