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 3936039 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3937947 epoch_slot_no: 6747 block_no: 3935862 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2429 time: 2020-03-23 11:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16ee9a1103a19b3892195d4c0ae1ef4fcb0c6242c5ca99effcdf7c19164ab1d9Block Operator
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