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 3928198 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3930106 epoch_slot_no: 20506 block_no: 3928021 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1719 time: 2020-03-21 15:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x361a003df7cd3c943425ead8efacdd51760930f3a2fdd5d6ee27db4beee5c398Block Operator
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