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 3924425 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3926333 epoch_slot_no: 16733 block_no: 3924248 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1680 time: 2020-03-20 18:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c5b8ffd9b51bcc9f1f8a1116c8fa7f71e3b161580d914e1b6f51c3578da7536Block Operator
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