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 3923481 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3925389 epoch_slot_no: 15789 block_no: 3923304 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1266 time: 2020-03-20 13:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29628cf5c89eb4e174cd77d19b6146b0faf6959459856b1f4aaf4bb0ea896650Block Operator
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