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 3923443 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3925351 epoch_slot_no: 15751 block_no: 3923266 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1710 time: 2020-03-20 13:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5032d3230aecefb70bfb966a2d195a4aa7215d9000e065f08aba66d6df9522fBlock Operator
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