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 3937527 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3939435 epoch_slot_no: 8235 block_no: 3937350 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1168 time: 2020-03-23 19:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x392c942707465e853f86f0dac8b5b3aa1b746848e58f0545994538cd1e7af387Block Operator
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