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 3937066 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3938974 epoch_slot_no: 7774 block_no: 3936889 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1534 time: 2020-03-23 16:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e60b6bc310af30207b5ec37999e8d7cc0528260fab6b1adad4980c0c3829aa7Block Operator
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