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 3927798 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3929706 epoch_slot_no: 20106 block_no: 3927621 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1236 time: 2020-03-21 13:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8215dbcb459a289a42cd18e6a0e9ea2f529f245971c5f9d5d1584dd58d279d68Block Operator
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