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 3933477 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3935385 epoch_slot_no: 4185 block_no: 3933300 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2038 time: 2020-03-22 20:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d500c3482de493cbcca04f0c1664a9f39b3d9e0a0fb083cd233f8b73392f7aaBlock Operator
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