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 3926405 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3928313 epoch_slot_no: 18713 block_no: 3926228 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2321 time: 2020-03-21 05:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f84440b6b162093d312f8437e769945426c20ac23565475919beefea68956c7Block Operator
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