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 3934509 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3936417 epoch_slot_no: 5217 block_no: 3934332 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1701 time: 2020-03-23 02:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05740dc8b1f80bce04cf6557ad81c93b58394f32c6dc1f6aba379b3a5987d59cBlock Operator
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