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 3927993 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3929901 epoch_slot_no: 20301 block_no: 3927816 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-03-21 14:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45eb246a8174b27ad38e378255c5278e46eeb89dfb5f55130fff33e7190955e3Block Operator
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