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 3930634 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3932542 epoch_slot_no: 1342 block_no: 3930457 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 872 time: 2020-03-22 05:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1182898f0fba6127ab6c3d5b5dbf61b5d8097cd8d28dab7409286ab8ac7828ceBlock Operator
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