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 3932012 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3933920 epoch_slot_no: 2720 block_no: 3931835 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1672 time: 2020-03-22 12:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e14de489f888fcea1fc1be745f4bdc4eb64359af4bb41e9658c4d5e8674357aBlock Operator
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