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 3933686 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3935594 epoch_slot_no: 4394 block_no: 3933509 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3475 time: 2020-03-22 22:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd57ea73e1912478355cd9f5301f513be25dda21b08b662064993187071e24645Block Operator
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