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 3936275 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3938183 epoch_slot_no: 6983 block_no: 3936098 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-03-23 12:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd2545932957577fb3b917c8561f78a52e35ec64f5dd2634a9e6100eb49a1a29Block Operator
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