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 3926127 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3928035 epoch_slot_no: 18435 block_no: 3925950 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-21 04:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe44e7d988f787510afd98f5c7c787e28d8abd8a476dae47cbe73d56ea2c5658dBlock Operator
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