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 3923672 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3925580 epoch_slot_no: 15980 block_no: 3923495 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1504 time: 2020-03-20 14:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c21776df8179aa72ad0195f1f23b41df42a1cddac692c1b2e2c1b074382c95bBlock Operator
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