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 3924172 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3926080 epoch_slot_no: 16480 block_no: 3923995 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1139 time: 2020-03-20 17:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1bb1586854c9dcdcdb8d3926b3e826a22f47623de3d7a0a8580c4dd087dc2c0Block Operator
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