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 3937058 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3938966 epoch_slot_no: 7766 block_no: 3936881 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2081 time: 2020-03-23 16:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fb8a7fb796ae9f0a20c6c03665e7388f1736675e2f71eadde663b48b40a2d78Block Operator
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