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 3936514 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3938422 epoch_slot_no: 7222 block_no: 3936337 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-23 13:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x351f1817c1d4a1ac73d22539fc53975571e8704b49d08c8b5927fe1d8fd740c2Block Operator
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