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 3931867 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3933775 epoch_slot_no: 2575 block_no: 3931690 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4561 time: 2020-03-22 12:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf52e5ea7ad8db7e458e1af6f7cc226a1d423502be7a81cd65a5617348f940430Block Operator
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