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 3931694 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3933602 epoch_slot_no: 2402 block_no: 3931517 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2337 time: 2020-03-22 11:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05d610369cefbbec30f1715757a563c2b53219ecba399592ce7da804ec6d8cdeBlock Operator
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