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 3924564 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3926472 epoch_slot_no: 16872 block_no: 3924387 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2317 time: 2020-03-20 19:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39ab8d8cbe420f0c2f77656c60a43b8c01c4e9649427ae8fa1fd085b94e95623Block Operator
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