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 3935714 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3937622 epoch_slot_no: 6422 block_no: 3935537 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-23 09:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9d206a0bfad405d9a97fa7ba6ae1dcdf2c2959685bc080ae2291d37328a8e94Block Operator
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