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 3936632 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3938540 epoch_slot_no: 7340 block_no: 3936455 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3557 time: 2020-03-23 14:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4c95e6561657c5325144540d509dc8bfe4df4d776347de85c291b19f5b65a43Block Operator
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