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 3933480 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3935388 epoch_slot_no: 4188 block_no: 3933303 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1538 time: 2020-03-22 21:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ef82f08047205503f9dca2b31f79715a4053d3c703b2dcc5835ea2b3766b5ffBlock Operator
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