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 3935093 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3937001 epoch_slot_no: 5801 block_no: 3934916 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 909 time: 2020-03-23 05:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x885cb30cde8e322b9099c39a5ce5cc16fa5c880306139e47c0b9d04746fc11b9Block Operator
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