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 3924035 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3925943 epoch_slot_no: 16343 block_no: 3923858 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-03-20 16:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc9bd9c2fe021a90e2d75461a088d5bea73be4131cec4cd033fe9f94d3feac2cBlock Operator
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