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 3930398 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3932306 epoch_slot_no: 1106 block_no: 3930221 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2397 time: 2020-03-22 03:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05c0f025738c29d53189972e6a70e2acf621c459cf0aa2dd15bfe9459d8c0b68Block Operator
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