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 3933957 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3935865 epoch_slot_no: 4665 block_no: 3933780 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7451 time: 2020-03-22 23:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbae89b04d17d1b9705c370df0cdaf5e01f38ccb57e8a57959e11cb0fd3a4714Block Operator
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