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 3923475 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3925383 epoch_slot_no: 15783 block_no: 3923298 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1715 time: 2020-03-20 13:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4d716ed82639d83f4b0a2a88aabf8660363fb256d808b711c105fd6631d4c17Block Operator
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