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 3931661 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3933569 epoch_slot_no: 2369 block_no: 3931484 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2719 time: 2020-03-22 10:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74dd2563a3f2531471007f1d4d84eb457b7f6678e105519b534708f8d54d30eeBlock Operator
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