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 3928949 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3930857 epoch_slot_no: 21257 block_no: 3928772 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2250 time: 2020-03-21 19:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84f1dc3821e75c25c5e5002963e3e02309e7e41aeba0019d0019907c803e3a02Block Operator
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