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 3926602 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3928510 epoch_slot_no: 18910 block_no: 3926425 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-21 06:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb73e07abda25546e809935abb213c19c2aa586497703fb4e2a6af6c78ff7375dBlock Operator
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