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 3935200 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3937108 epoch_slot_no: 5908 block_no: 3935023 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-23 06:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2fa966f70ec5e2d8b2fc2ea6621fbe19a50974fd0bef1caa80cde733993ba10Block Operator
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