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 3925953 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3927861 epoch_slot_no: 18261 block_no: 3925776 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2235 time: 2020-03-21 03:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05cea0f87a9cd68b9d0e6874c513621d8d00aa29e1889f9bd0e8eb312edc3a5eBlock Operator
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