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 3934571 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3936479 epoch_slot_no: 5279 block_no: 3934394 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1701 time: 2020-03-23 03:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x105fa27ede6e92766223b88f680c8ec57745c19b93f3e38c04920fed99fa5340Block Operator
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