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 3936195 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3938103 epoch_slot_no: 6903 block_no: 3936018 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2704 time: 2020-03-23 12:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68d2d7256600b31ce1845c76d5156b725e14bd4262dd18c3b4e6191012bc9f9eBlock Operator
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