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 3926081 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3927989 epoch_slot_no: 18389 block_no: 3925904 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 921 time: 2020-03-21 03:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x915187a19280baf96ba828a72318e4e6a3c9e65df47bc794fae93fb2a2b3ae9fBlock Operator
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