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 3925306 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3927214 epoch_slot_no: 17614 block_no: 3925129 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2020-03-20 23:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba14e43c1cd58d9c4cf19bd8e7611206c999b33febddbe332263ca02e2e06ea4Block Operator
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