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 3923828 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3925736 epoch_slot_no: 16136 block_no: 3923651 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1258 time: 2020-03-20 15:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60d1bb80c1720a5e5c1d3f45bc75a3a436356a83608b71e9df51b0d57ee4b0d3Block Operator
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