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 3936653 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3938561 epoch_slot_no: 7361 block_no: 3936476 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1168 time: 2020-03-23 14:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe77a68d7f51f6fee1b98e1f1697186a0cd448cc9fde1e1fd0e36943d39c16670Block Operator
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