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 3930740 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3932648 epoch_slot_no: 1448 block_no: 3930563 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1664 time: 2020-03-22 05:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94f76d886d0010aa5d374054f3bd8110602d88f7a9d0767623df243b69be3bb3Block Operator
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