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 3929750 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3931658 epoch_slot_no: 458 block_no: 3929573 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3040 time: 2020-03-22 00:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d9f75f4c21019d32e1efc18a47118b4d75a58888de334e78d36572b4bffb6ebBlock Operator
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