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 3936294 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3938202 epoch_slot_no: 7002 block_no: 3936117 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1501 time: 2020-03-23 12:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9828c8f315a149ed449b60a8cfe8badfab3a2ce6113d9a907a227e2d0a929a6Block Operator
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