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 3937558 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3939466 epoch_slot_no: 8266 block_no: 3937381 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1988 time: 2020-03-23 19:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28b5d3333ed9064b10a330ca2e7e7c0d2443b4628d235e16340908f5c4330846Block Operator
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