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 3935931 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3937839 epoch_slot_no: 6639 block_no: 3935754 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2020-03-23 10:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69f95a566b27e61421e4977dbc56c965a51b027e84c0410e3429d875387317f4Block Operator
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