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 3923956 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3925864 epoch_slot_no: 16264 block_no: 3923779 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2536 time: 2020-03-20 16:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e196361d25b5e6a35b3858392c00c0e90ae72e5b311e0c47b24c5d443beff60Block Operator
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