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 3934493 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3936401 epoch_slot_no: 5201 block_no: 3934316 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2994 time: 2020-03-23 02:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa2614556dbbe56f181f829e58494fce6d381847acd5280966bc11efc90ad58aBlock Operator
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