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 3935831 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3937739 epoch_slot_no: 6539 block_no: 3935654 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2206 time: 2020-03-23 10:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x370cd8c23a796f6fe5469be1cebc7290ff104dc0f686288aa56bc728a94b12e2Block Operator
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