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 3923689 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3925597 epoch_slot_no: 15997 block_no: 3923512 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-03-20 14:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe20c42431f182434df0348f1e877b241a1a75160daf35e28ef8c24cd3e92aa8aBlock Operator
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