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 3923535 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3925443 epoch_slot_no: 15843 block_no: 3923358 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-03-20 13:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa93aeb1fb1e2f745722a7cee5560a1d8cbfa200b71a12c942d3a74e748350adBlock Operator
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