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 3932221 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3934129 epoch_slot_no: 2929 block_no: 3932044 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-03-22 14:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6413b8d9f0ccfc7418cd9c777b391fa449cfcd4b0e22b8588d8d7e63d532fcbBlock Operator
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