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 3930749 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3932657 epoch_slot_no: 1457 block_no: 3930572 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2637 time: 2020-03-22 05:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01e4484b1d891e9d2f2a33be0eb53b802b3ebc90488b64cad3e2be7522aa68f2Block Operator
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