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 3936149 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3938057 epoch_slot_no: 6857 block_no: 3935972 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2437 time: 2020-03-23 11:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14dbeeb6967490aa3a9bc3e7acb5b146aea787261fb78f9452afb30e87cd74baBlock Operator
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