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 3925617 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3927525 epoch_slot_no: 17925 block_no: 3925440 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5067 time: 2020-03-21 01:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x721c8addc9712ba977b0499c6d2622ef5fe86ba5990379f88fe76f4770bb2ba2Block Operator
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