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 3927574 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3929482 epoch_slot_no: 19882 block_no: 3927397 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3474 time: 2020-03-21 12:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0557055fbdcbc4282e8b926c07b9e3946d290cbd914eb15ad60ed0d8339024dBlock Operator
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