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 3938230 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3940138 epoch_slot_no: 8938 block_no: 3938053 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-03-23 23:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfea8feab18ad4180c59b9750cb1912c7df7dd91b3a6d67c16396b804d61bbb9Block Operator
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