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 3928051 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3929959 epoch_slot_no: 20359 block_no: 3927874 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3536 time: 2020-03-21 14:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ef9cfe9a8b853d04ff92b57d9ec3850a843223f5ee2e90b08d1f57dee990557Block Operator
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