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 3923759 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3925667 epoch_slot_no: 16067 block_no: 3923582 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4501 time: 2020-03-20 15:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87cf8001aca49851e438de0565a3140aef0247293af5c7e8b677ce006a091b83Block Operator
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