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 3935198 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3937106 epoch_slot_no: 5906 block_no: 3935021 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1895 time: 2020-03-23 06:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c863b8e01ec0ed203124652c3a6134c30f926ff2fd870dcad702b15e6aa4012Block Operator
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