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 3930958 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3932866 epoch_slot_no: 1666 block_no: 3930781 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1863 time: 2020-03-22 07:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53897113cdda2ac52a544a411204a7979735d1cfe9462f7a1b0762249439407cBlock Operator
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