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 3938335 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3940243 epoch_slot_no: 9043 block_no: 3938158 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1276 time: 2020-03-23 23:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f0a61f2d94f4a3f52b88dd01f5aa5534ff7c937354332c52d0edc69b8812af9Block Operator
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