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 3924418 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3926326 epoch_slot_no: 16726 block_no: 3924241 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2256 time: 2020-03-20 18:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d386759bd7e98b162d76db2a8a6d661d0e43351eee39cbcc331f2c36924dcaaBlock Operator
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