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 3930279 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3932187 epoch_slot_no: 987 block_no: 3930102 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-22 03:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d8b42b850fe4e5d21c9c0fcc465fd0c1309a0054bd661694c0c7f74ffb555a8Block Operator
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