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 3929159 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3931067 epoch_slot_no: 21467 block_no: 3928982 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1710 time: 2020-03-21 21:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28d84e350d3d6cc0eb2ddd19e35e39ec29967a1b7b088658bfe91fe563b19f5dBlock Operator
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