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 3928209 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3930117 epoch_slot_no: 20517 block_no: 3928032 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2921 time: 2020-03-21 15:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87b4f70b9914b5211e0ce287f8d7da28782103260c43fbb59ec47d7b6ad38e2eBlock Operator
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