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 3931614 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3933522 epoch_slot_no: 2322 block_no: 3931437 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2555 time: 2020-03-22 10:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x214d3e86847c8c8b25c8b1c5de0a42aa69fb4db6aac5b17d4598f336838cea0bBlock Operator
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