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 3923865 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3925773 epoch_slot_no: 16173 block_no: 3923688 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2020-03-20 15:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2a1a62a6a7901bfe87d6a06857daffa7e88a73e9ec9016f2c4f35516363cd80Block Operator
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