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 3931065 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3932973 epoch_slot_no: 1773 block_no: 3930888 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1357 time: 2020-03-22 07:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe72bb2a477fb0aaf8dc5b1e2327cef34596e2d53e7e341b34ffe05c18e66fceaBlock Operator
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