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 3936549 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3938457 epoch_slot_no: 7257 block_no: 3936372 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1533 time: 2020-03-23 14:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ce2735cb89d9edb5cdcaba71364cc96a6a56ed6c6f3f0a3b9bd1c4fe9179a0aBlock Operator
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