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 3928175 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3930083 epoch_slot_no: 20483 block_no: 3927998 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1505 time: 2020-03-21 15:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ec49633653f815d1a7983218c24dba3c9b942c5630f5ed16cdbeb19e9a50b9aBlock Operator
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