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 3936784 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3938692 epoch_slot_no: 7492 block_no: 3936607 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1672 time: 2020-03-23 15:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x283ec77e3592bffd2c180c600e32ce41d8541d8ba32e2987cfca933714784788Block Operator
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