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 3931462 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3933370 epoch_slot_no: 2170 block_no: 3931285 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2020-03-22 09:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda7db9517fcf5b19f42453b933ea42c2b143c2ae83551a110c3a26c56b6f4080Block Operator
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