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 3925716 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3927624 epoch_slot_no: 18024 block_no: 3925539 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-21 01:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd23ab2505560895562f84bd480f3f8e7fef00a4cac4e00a86f8f544da681f9eBlock Operator
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