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 3933570 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3935478 epoch_slot_no: 4278 block_no: 3933393 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2020-03-22 21:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b14b75e152e83296a7df493d2245a9172f3fcb20e9e28e0146168cae4c1ae6cBlock Operator
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