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 3934009 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3935917 epoch_slot_no: 4717 block_no: 3933832 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-03-22 23:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf6148bf9546a1cee3fc7c305be24c8e66b1cc2ca69d8ee6fac888df8801660dBlock Operator
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