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 3934477 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3936385 epoch_slot_no: 5185 block_no: 3934300 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1496 time: 2020-03-23 02:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcacea4af0c96fad2f9137f2ec74963ef2f24aa1b0246d8ea963ca9317130ee07Block Operator
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