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 3936647 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3938555 epoch_slot_no: 7355 block_no: 3936470 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1270 time: 2020-03-23 14:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc50967dfbff071fc5c80e563e5af81eb89591db87c3cd2654d0bd7c07ce37de2Block Operator
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