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 3936471 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3938379 epoch_slot_no: 7179 block_no: 3936294 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3310 time: 2020-03-23 13:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b20376d398c265c186ac14abbef12c7ddec3e021a92d5ff029b6b87012b3501Block Operator
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