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 3928514 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3930422 epoch_slot_no: 20822 block_no: 3928337 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-21 17:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2510e4fc9063e500320361727ef6e5e2e0ee99e21984e3bff11578a4bf5f7a4bBlock Operator
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