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 3936280 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3938188 epoch_slot_no: 6988 block_no: 3936103 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1882 time: 2020-03-23 12:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a20e35bf8d2a3dedf9f5564be22900d4326c167ebde1df34d1191a17073ef68Block Operator
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