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 3925401 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3927309 epoch_slot_no: 17709 block_no: 3925224 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-03-21 00:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02c287965230ac824b913ad2a8c1a326f4d66b00d03d6b39221ce18b4519098fBlock Operator
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