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 3927035 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3928943 epoch_slot_no: 19343 block_no: 3926858 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2020-03-21 09:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd50753bc65e2143f6ad6ae18deb16697ca5a01d959ade225850667c18a9292aBlock Operator
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