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 3926412 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3928320 epoch_slot_no: 18720 block_no: 3926235 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 925 time: 2020-03-21 05:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71eb1ac6f239cd0c8473f6edcd8b8a0229b2c386dd44fec4acdd95e2f8a14fa2Block Operator
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