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 3923478 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3925386 epoch_slot_no: 15786 block_no: 3923301 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-03-20 13:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf08deae867a4faf87d78bb0451e5514a95cc99610b7bc1eef466fb7ad66cbacBlock Operator
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