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 3931624 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3933532 epoch_slot_no: 2332 block_no: 3931447 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2020-03-22 10:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4791de1d8d1a5ad6e4221dd066d25dcfaa68eaf48e4b9d2d81f3e7887f93ebfBlock Operator
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