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 3934874 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3936782 epoch_slot_no: 5582 block_no: 3934697 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2020-03-23 04:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x224c1bcc892ffb8fc20dbe66bcc0b6bbe83eb75c16ba1f533eb29660e3ccd263Block Operator
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