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 3923633 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3925541 epoch_slot_no: 15941 block_no: 3923456 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1795 time: 2020-03-20 14:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x127088c470664ad564bac8600895ba221bbf4c14a4ee55cde6ea5d59314eec2fBlock Operator
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