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 3936755 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3938663 epoch_slot_no: 7463 block_no: 3936578 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 872 time: 2020-03-23 15:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6de0e36a72008005600da1562b17032aad7d4aab8834b7a6129a23116bb3c9edBlock Operator
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