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 3931106 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3933014 epoch_slot_no: 1814 block_no: 3930929 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1504 time: 2020-03-22 07:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a73bad90ebedc8cae362fa0600faa3a9b3c157d450c4d4c42270dfdeca1a2eeBlock Operator
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