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 3935585 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3937493 epoch_slot_no: 6293 block_no: 3935408 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1668 time: 2020-03-23 08:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x940bf53f2a595e1cc984ba9d2a66a3318b3e5d134af8c548fb5af0363b36f160Block Operator
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