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 3934709 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3936617 epoch_slot_no: 5417 block_no: 3934532 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8948 time: 2020-03-23 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb05d24688ad0ccc27aa8a6dfe3a2ce96d7fe67e923782435d605192c2f68523Block Operator
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