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 3928471 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3930379 epoch_slot_no: 20779 block_no: 3928294 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-03-21 17:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x192ba5bd274ceb812f994f3b063063e820f4ae449921a5be5ec95d05591cad70Block Operator
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