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 3926494 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3928402 epoch_slot_no: 18802 block_no: 3926317 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2025 time: 2020-03-21 06:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c440e1c63836fc5897d37d49e29443b6539b500b50206e4fb460eed851a2e7eBlock Operator
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