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 3925986 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3927894 epoch_slot_no: 18294 block_no: 3925809 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2034 time: 2020-03-21 03:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42d464e4a0d8e0f0a0bc8782945d8e64ff4cd4a8c815fbb83e87b5430a78fbfbBlock Operator
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