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 3923716 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3925624 epoch_slot_no: 16024 block_no: 3923539 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2366 time: 2020-03-20 14:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7985e7a9d807ef86468094dad03339022ddc056493e9f560fd06c0db608e76adBlock Operator
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