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 3923476 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3925384 epoch_slot_no: 15784 block_no: 3923299 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2191 time: 2020-03-20 13:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdaf4090154785b1c0388118ee03aefd9745635f19eb9bc2b1fcb3e24f7d8f8dbBlock Operator
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