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 3925678 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3927586 epoch_slot_no: 17986 block_no: 3925501 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1701 time: 2020-03-21 01:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55f66f4bd0442ad9fc2c485894a674a2281f2fb3a21928abb83a1410ef1e3a3fBlock Operator
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