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 3937634 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3939542 epoch_slot_no: 8342 block_no: 3937457 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3690 time: 2020-03-23 20:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3272924a2f04df429d4001afa181ea92a7e4704548e1bc5f0f866462e4722687Block Operator
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