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 3926132 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3928040 epoch_slot_no: 18440 block_no: 3925955 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 954 time: 2020-03-21 04:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x012b21bc192c48607b380d6cb7dfa9279f6ef06f8fef657b466470d4a664f3d7Block Operator
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