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 3928042 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3929950 epoch_slot_no: 20350 block_no: 3927865 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2181 time: 2020-03-21 14:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd4826d90f85ce7f57f67d8a8f65297d6affa0c6ad9826ae2bd8456175486fd1Block Operator
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