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 3930616 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3932524 epoch_slot_no: 1324 block_no: 3930439 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2120 time: 2020-03-22 05:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2cbc31ec95907c38e5a622acb71f1b159b76c1cdc2c35c741a158a4f32e3bc3Block Operator
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