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 3924001 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3925909 epoch_slot_no: 16309 block_no: 3923824 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1319 time: 2020-03-20 16:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78b6cc673cf99e40047090db64be891e6555078c30219df16d8868a3afbde48cBlock Operator
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