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 3924996 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3926904 epoch_slot_no: 17304 block_no: 3924819 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2963 time: 2020-03-20 21:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7f6d3099b65adead9a2b0352151b659a2d128b1a46ed07cc1c447e10145a769Block Operator
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