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 3936297 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3938205 epoch_slot_no: 7005 block_no: 3936120 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7308 time: 2020-03-23 12:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe89cd8544f6d835a5f5a7d938b4219a4d8f13baaec5082ed9bccde75e9c26846Block Operator
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