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 3925730 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3927638 epoch_slot_no: 18038 block_no: 3925553 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-03-21 01:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73f40817017a9cd3d18d5df5c04408337f1a16d8adfd69d719fb68952b7e89b2Block Operator
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