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 3924293 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3926201 epoch_slot_no: 16601 block_no: 3924116 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4162 time: 2020-03-20 17:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbfa0ac9283e1c6aa23833f1153580ec2989569815dd12b1e8815a4afa41a60dBlock Operator
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