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 3923571 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3925479 epoch_slot_no: 15879 block_no: 3923394 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3829 time: 2020-03-20 13:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe82d54d5e70738cac7195aed0023817126dc5078e9a289f4d25bd2e0ff6ad02Block Operator
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