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 3927062 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3928970 epoch_slot_no: 19370 block_no: 3926885 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1274 time: 2020-03-21 09:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27e91165b080cb4c97f3e26f1c6d3b0d286a51af56b9e0a52939f34faa74289dBlock Operator
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