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 3931505 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3933413 epoch_slot_no: 2213 block_no: 3931328 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-22 10:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81cdfb4e86939722843b3f978e3d155d4069ad9ee82645fde0afdcc80b43e4bcBlock Operator
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