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 3925559 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3927467 epoch_slot_no: 17867 block_no: 3925382 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1311 time: 2020-03-21 01:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1439f519838aa716a33766ed1ff248e63eda73439cfe986745f9c708784cf5eeBlock Operator
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