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 3927780 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3929688 epoch_slot_no: 20088 block_no: 3927603 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1849 time: 2020-03-21 13:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ed1a672182916ec5812c8a59e160dda6b5861143bfef9c3863a2ffa638e1402Block Operator
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