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 3930959 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3932867 epoch_slot_no: 1667 block_no: 3930782 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2966 time: 2020-03-22 07:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67450adea4f0a7486b631aa5fe223b7c457ae5fce6f0b2643ab62646e3ea46baBlock Operator
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