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 3933449 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3935357 epoch_slot_no: 4157 block_no: 3933272 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5334 time: 2020-03-22 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe75e36a9372ee0b0d33223e443181aa0c17cc96eef347eedaff9232e5c67ddc9Block Operator
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