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 3924008 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3925916 epoch_slot_no: 16316 block_no: 3923831 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2020-03-20 16:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeef20bdf659029ba9c8e3eb1051e8e157eacee78f68a53b87b84d74abd29feb0Block Operator
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