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 3934421 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3936329 epoch_slot_no: 5129 block_no: 3934244 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-23 02:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcecdc72e54444bd40bc07e1b5df1ae2ae0a5f2320a7a044914d82063fae5528dBlock Operator
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