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 3924977 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3926885 epoch_slot_no: 17285 block_no: 3924800 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1356 time: 2020-03-20 21:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x881329ad0586d3bcb41c0a5f6d82e1d43988fc3f4b956ac1858b1ed2698f4b70Block Operator
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