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 3937268 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3939176 epoch_slot_no: 7976 block_no: 3937091 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-03-23 18:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fcea06a7f20b1bc7af87a1465bc2a9b72e488b6fb85d1cdc4673978c0c64137Block Operator
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