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 3928528 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3930436 epoch_slot_no: 20836 block_no: 3928351 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2256 time: 2020-03-21 17:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8e66645454d91b7605bf32759130e4e1f4864dc83400072edb6f5730e4e672cBlock Operator
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