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 3930715 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3932623 epoch_slot_no: 1423 block_no: 3930538 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2020-03-22 05:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe6ff32d5641af53de0b928f3769fcdfbe9bf3cd7b86f683273a2b41ebadf0fcBlock Operator
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