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 3924301 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3926209 epoch_slot_no: 16609 block_no: 3924124 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-03-20 18:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29f6ebbcd9f9f7697c1e27fb05f8cd3761c98bda630911f68a50ab900eca1a42Block Operator
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