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 3927606 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3929514 epoch_slot_no: 19914 block_no: 3927429 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1311 time: 2020-03-21 12:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d653b0847363da534bc7b9e67af288c9ad8a583b583ebb0a4b92e05e9532cb9Block Operator
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