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 3925728 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3927636 epoch_slot_no: 18036 block_no: 3925551 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-21 01:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc37fddc4f48678814803593289a3cfb532b34e38687345c051d53ce3a3f6eb3Block Operator
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