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 3928727 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3930635 epoch_slot_no: 21035 block_no: 3928550 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1676 time: 2020-03-21 18:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31b60ff6b6a6b199f4262f2f580277daea3e20918d99224ace5200cce821b296Block Operator
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