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 3923429 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3925337 epoch_slot_no: 15737 block_no: 3923252 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1672 time: 2020-03-20 13:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcba3718508e1c7e0a4aa7a16d61469348ac9ba568fd8328eb64864dd4e05ff18Block Operator
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