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 3927509 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3929417 epoch_slot_no: 19817 block_no: 3927332 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4605 time: 2020-03-21 11:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7c373dac9a08b57e6b07d2b5db77e87a27a1c322c701629ec2bef537d73d4f8Block Operator
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