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 3925977 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3927885 epoch_slot_no: 18285 block_no: 3925800 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-03-21 03:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01640ef24f567ce8eb5ea04bc3545df30c9c5964c6cba3abdf0ce284e3276d6cBlock Operator
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