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 3937671 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3939579 epoch_slot_no: 8379 block_no: 3937494 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4260 time: 2020-03-23 20:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd01a6e19e48c204c111f51f6e2d606b4fca9a7fe87a3745a32190b88526079fcBlock Operator
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