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 3928158 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3930066 epoch_slot_no: 20466 block_no: 3927981 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1828 time: 2020-03-21 15:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x437689e19f4e528f793b732fc5e282db88a6f19b057331d7f7840262d48557ebBlock Operator
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