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 3924005 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3925913 epoch_slot_no: 16313 block_no: 3923828 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3499 time: 2020-03-20 16:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34ba85cd49153578681935ded05445acbcb4ed605d75f68eb1c0d3c5298a7de4Block Operator
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