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 3923816 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3925724 epoch_slot_no: 16124 block_no: 3923639 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-03-20 15:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3f1c583dc3d9b5315e37f1c6e925599ba42a15d64f56c6ef61e3d53d64f48a4Block Operator
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