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 3928896 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3930804 epoch_slot_no: 21204 block_no: 3928719 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1664 time: 2020-03-21 19:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20e200d2db5eee0f2893fc226cd609ee99f3315eb101042052ff5b99a6490a85Block Operator
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