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 3932549 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3934457 epoch_slot_no: 3257 block_no: 3932372 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8015 time: 2020-03-22 15:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bd6dd06b1b034ce2e330a99388eebc9b3f7773ba2effa5157d0896aee858392Block Operator
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