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 3927729 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3929637 epoch_slot_no: 20037 block_no: 3927552 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1234 time: 2020-03-21 13:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00062f3d068f2bdd25e0ae424cff0be885ef723af380bb036c1f7a2061a46dc7Block Operator
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