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 3936481 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3938389 epoch_slot_no: 7189 block_no: 3936304 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-23 13:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89f69c6dc5239220c35ae3c4eaa044616e8acbae7d738f411e7e3778f60bb7dfBlock Operator
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