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 3936241 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3938149 epoch_slot_no: 6949 block_no: 3936064 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1496 time: 2020-03-23 12:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x087af0cad136626d8c753c5d7a475bf5029aaeb9f0b1b923aed3504945881b53Block Operator
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