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 3935092 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3937000 epoch_slot_no: 5800 block_no: 3934915 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2628 time: 2020-03-23 05:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcff2dcc2fab17eb589d4af3bdf2b0e5242f3338e9b3663380f820f97064a0b5cBlock Operator
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