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 3926769 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3928677 epoch_slot_no: 19077 block_no: 3926592 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2020-03-21 07:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1895c208c15f4be65062ba6a8b4e93f7dbeb4c0aadc3868d0fa738375efebeeBlock Operator
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