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 3926335 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3928243 epoch_slot_no: 18643 block_no: 3926158 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2017 time: 2020-03-21 05:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad79ab30688e6c6c4e43aeca73d762e34779ca9c2065b80846b9ba438c769af4Block Operator
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