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 3935847 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3937755 epoch_slot_no: 6555 block_no: 3935670 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-03-23 10:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09930484fc324cf6c2744cb29da7091f9eec462afd07cc9c6be38170f5325322Block Operator
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