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 3926447 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3928355 epoch_slot_no: 18755 block_no: 3926270 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3251 time: 2020-03-21 05:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07ef80b22d692eda3d00becb3132d230907c06bb330e2ca14167d07280d493dbBlock Operator
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