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 3933893 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3935801 epoch_slot_no: 4601 block_no: 3933716 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3434 time: 2020-03-22 23:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeebec08df9bae6ec625511acf981f057dff8db225a53cbf6b0c4cd594f8bea43Block Operator
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