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 3928190 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3930098 epoch_slot_no: 20498 block_no: 3928013 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2038 time: 2020-03-21 15:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x142c349d01786202d2c182b58de72185cefd0cbefa57ad32994eac77f3e596ddBlock Operator
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