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 3931996 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3933904 epoch_slot_no: 2704 block_no: 3931819 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3753 time: 2020-03-22 12:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7985287048bd2b67515789cb5891f0b23f8e7c1a17ca99274ff9e782577ab35cBlock Operator
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