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 3928111 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3930019 epoch_slot_no: 20419 block_no: 3927934 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2020-03-21 15:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb4abd667a9aba1c799cf54cd4960047793055ba8409f4bd12fa5b355d3501d4Block Operator
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