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 3930287 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3932195 epoch_slot_no: 995 block_no: 3930110 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2773 time: 2020-03-22 03:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf9fd22cfe373a5e39bab3697e1bb3698b46eb2c239ea0cc502cd28333972d62Block Operator
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