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 3929219 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3931127 epoch_slot_no: 21527 block_no: 3929042 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1139 time: 2020-03-21 21:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabfced218a456cd2457b96715b14be30e013ff1e11a9b432ae31b40459a9d46aBlock Operator
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