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 3924959 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3926867 epoch_slot_no: 17267 block_no: 3924782 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2076 time: 2020-03-20 21:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa977039768aae077904403273a351001f53d7ed5a80b66abb45f27a6b6a1b29bBlock Operator
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