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 3928079 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3929987 epoch_slot_no: 20387 block_no: 3927902 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1898 time: 2020-03-21 15:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72e7c05d2f9707e4837bd51dce6e9e461811e90df249c184bcf3dd408135340cBlock Operator
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