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 3927126 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3929034 epoch_slot_no: 19434 block_no: 3926949 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3455 time: 2020-03-21 09:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x886440946a5d5aa6c7ddc0218ffb931676110412c6921077ac778dd93fa967acBlock Operator
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