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 3928462 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3930370 epoch_slot_no: 20770 block_no: 3928285 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-03-21 17:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1dd14e1323bd8788b8eb1e6f8ec0218568f598811d3308920c7f4c18da3afea2Block Operator
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