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 3937376 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3939284 epoch_slot_no: 8084 block_no: 3937199 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-03-23 18:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cb07eae842dfeb876a5ca26bb876b23c99881cf3b2b2d5b793b64cdb47889d4Block Operator
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