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 3926475 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3928383 epoch_slot_no: 18783 block_no: 3926298 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1311 time: 2020-03-21 06:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38b2d3086398d04cc16127c59a45de16c8ea109b87ec0df1e79137f3f18c90b4Block Operator
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