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 3924839 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3926747 epoch_slot_no: 17147 block_no: 3924662 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3158 time: 2020-03-20 21:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3ad59e4f5c68646c328ff4329a1817de58fa4d1d9310b0104a41b208ec630f1Block Operator
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