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 3926426 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3928334 epoch_slot_no: 18734 block_no: 3926249 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1688 time: 2020-03-21 05:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa22f4f8a10f066ec89197f561787b8d1d8b90f10271a1eb9ca2df8345f5ac7c3Block Operator
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