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 3923667 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3925575 epoch_slot_no: 15975 block_no: 3923490 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-03-20 14:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66969dc427625fadf0c1fa3ed5a8a69149fb10b8a507d5315f379968c9b1d8adBlock Operator
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