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 3928641 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3930549 epoch_slot_no: 20949 block_no: 3928464 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1980 time: 2020-03-21 18:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x421917d547b77d1257e2cd8f60130e16f079f107999f180ecefc12cc51ab0db2Block Operator
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