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 3926140 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3928048 epoch_slot_no: 18448 block_no: 3925963 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-21 04:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01587df5146019becbaddd9272b45642f2bd1cc3d14a930005525c68cde85adeBlock Operator
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