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 3937947 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3939855 epoch_slot_no: 8655 block_no: 3937770 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2020-03-23 21:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x838da9024850def6176dd85865b099dfce4d54755b536411467bf3eff09f3a14Block Operator
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