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 3923806 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3925714 epoch_slot_no: 16114 block_no: 3923629 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-03-20 15:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5558ebb610dfc614e3cf9a4a4b596958bd50c4a137b59d41b5d62f4db49bad3cBlock Operator
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