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 3935638 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3937546 epoch_slot_no: 6346 block_no: 3935461 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 954 time: 2020-03-23 09:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd287e46e0947ff355b87ab6a96c9e1572c1f0858869adc86efe4c7327674b727Block Operator
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