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 3931804 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3933712 epoch_slot_no: 2512 block_no: 3931627 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-22 11:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x671362faca4a10e7f66bae9f860c418f229db410a213b20915d20a5f8de0ae28Block Operator
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