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 3929150 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3931058 epoch_slot_no: 21458 block_no: 3928973 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2511 time: 2020-03-21 20:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76f1442c8d59cb362a78ca36daab8746665b2e8fdc023e82bff50472515b5d0aBlock Operator
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