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 3934510 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3936418 epoch_slot_no: 5218 block_no: 3934333 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-23 02:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b77fe0e058ce178228cea2ad94aa6f59b7caba8e066606203ef5c1b1e7f3f21Block Operator
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