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 3928903 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3930811 epoch_slot_no: 21211 block_no: 3928726 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1358 time: 2020-03-21 19:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89f4655f51449c77d30377c6d9e82e723419740134483191350f742f1d5f435aBlock Operator
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