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 3926319 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3928227 epoch_slot_no: 18627 block_no: 3926142 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1845 time: 2020-03-21 05:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a4a259a16b247c651f00160c498aa3c3f5db66d8ef39bc26dfb575bd2c8c87cBlock Operator
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