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 3935046 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3936954 epoch_slot_no: 5754 block_no: 3934869 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1143 time: 2020-03-23 05:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e1ed1f5d4b6d54cf85dc934bbb00e2a3408362c7dcad44cd3e8938aa4bba319Block Operator
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