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 3936796 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3938704 epoch_slot_no: 7504 block_no: 3936619 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2068 time: 2020-03-23 15:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50287967d0ba8467a87347269083e3b79fd0f2db6a2838209f6c2e0a88c07986Block Operator
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