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 3935737 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3937645 epoch_slot_no: 6445 block_no: 3935560 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3430 time: 2020-03-23 09:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f08151111783863ecece8d2268ccdc57afb81933faef8d07beb15576ff42486Block Operator
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