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 3923409 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3925317 epoch_slot_no: 15717 block_no: 3923232 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3002 time: 2020-03-20 13:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b18dcf6c568fa9939d0124134fb52a63ffcf0a3a83a8023f36bf66fd73b6518Block Operator
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