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 3935186 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3937094 epoch_slot_no: 5894 block_no: 3935009 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1807 time: 2020-03-23 06:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x042316d98dbebae61cfe3518a2f112c9845e01036060f3b00855ab80556ee073Block Operator
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