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 3923803 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3925711 epoch_slot_no: 16111 block_no: 3923626 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2020-03-20 15:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa80bacc47ebd20b2afad6c59e7cca73b33fb87ebabd35749c25a90ff2706e9d8Block Operator
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