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 3932337 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3934245 epoch_slot_no: 3045 block_no: 3932160 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1779 time: 2020-03-22 14:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcffc56f13ef920e30d6d940741d8de738ef5631975de7e38eeeebed295cf63cBlock Operator
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