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 3937772 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3939680 epoch_slot_no: 8480 block_no: 3937595 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1090 time: 2020-03-23 20:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb5db1e047c693ac9cb3cc8fe37c3c1faca529ff30db4b17a9911f44fc3bf022Block Operator
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