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 3932837 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3934745 epoch_slot_no: 3545 block_no: 3932660 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1980 time: 2020-03-22 17:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cafe5827a21a81f63b9fae88523d40a517371df7bf45aab6c40ce6e07087ff6Block Operator
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