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 3932256 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3934164 epoch_slot_no: 2964 block_no: 3932079 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-03-22 14:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcddafafc340a0be27304f66dd9b0ff9d6734754131b746e422532e93c8776c97Block Operator
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