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 3928375 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3930283 epoch_slot_no: 20683 block_no: 3928198 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2005 time: 2020-03-21 16:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9418464a30ea1780b122a060d6eddcb4bb5f7f50f29f289b25eb5469cb999ff4Block Operator
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