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 3928865 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3930773 epoch_slot_no: 21173 block_no: 3928688 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-03-21 19:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97b9fcc287779389b0887066f1f0ec7e9e3ffb998588c82b9853bb08ca502080Block Operator
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