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 3923861 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3925769 epoch_slot_no: 16169 block_no: 3923684 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2020-03-20 15:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74db320c781ab8fec81d543a4988b421348ee17678843b7e057798847f69f02fBlock Operator
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