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 3932123 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3934031 epoch_slot_no: 2831 block_no: 3931946 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2382 time: 2020-03-22 13:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35af59ee3b7fdab8ffc84acc41c227282d4cc92c5338fa9f2b03a47364c586a4Block Operator
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