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 3933309 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3935217 epoch_slot_no: 4017 block_no: 3933132 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1719 time: 2020-03-22 20:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6940878c85c8ef32bbfede052e9a496eadcef83e1870f8adb216e568886d6338Block Operator
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