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 3931011 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3932919 epoch_slot_no: 1719 block_no: 3930834 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1863 time: 2020-03-22 07:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81a42d07b469678f5c046a7b56f1fa0f1b469f944a6c4d196f869942157aa4bfBlock Operator
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