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 3926250 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3928158 epoch_slot_no: 18558 block_no: 3926073 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 10945 time: 2020-03-21 04:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d8b35f2581897aeaa2cbe5f7328f9b0ece32349fb2655210ab8bd3fefe91834Block Operator
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