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 3931169 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3933077 epoch_slot_no: 1877 block_no: 3930992 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1311 time: 2020-03-22 08:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbaf0fb9756b65d07c1be60849d2efaf0217909fa6b5aa51b114da011b99c8b0dBlock Operator
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