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 3927986 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3929894 epoch_slot_no: 20294 block_no: 3927809 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1278 time: 2020-03-21 14:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x246059cd559b1a65ce2730391feb436bfdaf6eae1c55fd730465fb6a903c99f2Block Operator
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