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 3927425 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3929333 epoch_slot_no: 19733 block_no: 3927248 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 929 time: 2020-03-21 11:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe50782cf3a7c1dc03b35028bb313b48c6fd62ae50c0408a2b7ebbbefea34eab7Block Operator
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