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 3926327 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3928235 epoch_slot_no: 18635 block_no: 3926150 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2020-03-21 05:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccbd36762f5485abdba38004b254fa8d662dabcd0ac3ff30180f0f75b282daf5Block Operator
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