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 3936944 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3938852 epoch_slot_no: 7652 block_no: 3936767 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1027 time: 2020-03-23 16:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabb984ac92b2269cc533a7ac0d540f187905400e63419c3ebf5e4d745c51f095Block Operator
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