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 3935562 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3937470 epoch_slot_no: 6270 block_no: 3935385 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1606 time: 2020-03-23 08:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x937b405b05573fcc2c8f53cce8da219321bc1451a0a699ae112803dddd235676Block Operator
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