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 3924364 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3926272 epoch_slot_no: 16672 block_no: 3924187 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-20 18:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe85a71768c1627bd80e03bbd7a5ed5a892b4e14e6b941eeb188467df10a49884Block Operator
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