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 3934436 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3936344 epoch_slot_no: 5144 block_no: 3934259 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-23 02:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5d74cc2f82be0c600114b651868916a3a7104fb102dea355afd1d6aa4c166f7Block Operator
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