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 3928074 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3929982 epoch_slot_no: 20382 block_no: 3927897 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-03-21 14:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b6cb9982a4ff54a8085fa7e3c26a7ad310bf70d6177c58a51915a4c20bc7750Block Operator
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