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 3926186 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3928094 epoch_slot_no: 18494 block_no: 3926009 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1122 time: 2020-03-21 04:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8028588475bc78b50d962c13d4a04e78f5b4c6120f245277ba686266ac71e0a2Block Operator
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