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 3934340 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3936248 epoch_slot_no: 5048 block_no: 3934163 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1627 time: 2020-03-23 01:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f7610f7733311b9d8675621dfbe103dd3f04a8701b8ac664d90bebd62e6bdfaBlock Operator
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