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 3926240 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3928148 epoch_slot_no: 18548 block_no: 3926063 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1106 time: 2020-03-21 04:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6969b35e11ab8a22e0f724763824c4bf984077170f2224e3017a1811336e284fBlock Operator
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