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 3929909 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3931817 epoch_slot_no: 617 block_no: 3929732 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1307 time: 2020-03-22 01:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7aa48243bba2dc870b7d9a254d9c0a971b694aaf2aee1a11f21567e25f466ffBlock Operator
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