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 3926459 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3928367 epoch_slot_no: 18767 block_no: 3926282 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2256 time: 2020-03-21 06:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72602dabab4e2273d15ab1d3d1632202e30046c9c21648c3c6fe54a10b3b5629Block Operator
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