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 3936871 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3938779 epoch_slot_no: 7579 block_no: 3936694 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3434 time: 2020-03-23 15:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6d934af74366dc9750342d064a531e8254c5255c5b7bfdfccb19072be136659Block Operator
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