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 3935122 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3937030 epoch_slot_no: 5830 block_no: 3934945 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2020-03-23 06:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bdf45a0dcad623d297313b5c3f36208a9de5e999be1b9c7ce53ef4a06094d00Block Operator
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