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 3936913 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3938821 epoch_slot_no: 7621 block_no: 3936736 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-23 16:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d5101ca7229dfbd2e482f0512b9e410f95c2b909662e1fc4c277ecf94ed0a36Block Operator
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