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 3929686 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3931594 epoch_slot_no: 394 block_no: 3929509 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1715 time: 2020-03-21 23:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6add36e7d5f0cea894cff04b5d3043fefc3c687ea5958df056bfae79a150b96Block Operator
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