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 3934388 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3936296 epoch_slot_no: 5096 block_no: 3934211 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-23 02:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe949ac59316e2b8dcbbb8f8cb28b116f40945186537b4998be9b367ff36f2115Block Operator
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