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 3926163 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3928071 epoch_slot_no: 18471 block_no: 3925986 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-21 04:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x904540c11401668eb37e9f07538a19bf7c37c4f1da5698f340013078fd5e9d0dBlock Operator
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