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 3937786 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3939694 epoch_slot_no: 8494 block_no: 3937609 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1357 time: 2020-03-23 20:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01b4ffa0b9e4ca959af90432fb214a100d3b8949b2f48f64b28a6b1924207804Block Operator
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