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 3937143 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3939051 epoch_slot_no: 7851 block_no: 3936966 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1344 time: 2020-03-23 17:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bcacdbd35912cda8b9900791887a6a242a8f5784e2cd5a4d7ff716c41d3ff01Block Operator
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