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 3923898 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3925806 epoch_slot_no: 16206 block_no: 3923721 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-03-20 15:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd93e0873160ad55771d8474e82b18e3c44f5a7347bce467f73f3a3f6dc02a82Block Operator
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