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 3931145 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3933053 epoch_slot_no: 1853 block_no: 3930968 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-03-22 08:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0de5b54203d0858a685f425e1d779feacf925c9e1b8fcd5b15b58a7cc8555fbaBlock Operator
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