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 3936690 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3938598 epoch_slot_no: 7398 block_no: 3936513 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6063 time: 2020-03-23 14:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61d3be7d54c481d5dbbb6694232e2259f78fc094e26b2db9b3234b8c787fa42cBlock Operator
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