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 3923875 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3925783 epoch_slot_no: 16183 block_no: 3923698 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1673 time: 2020-03-20 15:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ec1cdd849640a6c4d515ac3be6a533aacadef594c5189700f5db6f9fccf9ee4Block Operator
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