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 3934590 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3936498 epoch_slot_no: 5298 block_no: 3934413 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1891 time: 2020-03-23 03:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b1f4df2682df6b545ae5b11a762c89121e53a60d7f48a43e98b9f54d44e63ffBlock Operator
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