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 3938418 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3940326 epoch_slot_no: 9126 block_no: 3938241 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2218 time: 2020-03-24 00:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58e151e4b5f55d9b3fe0517b77affecdc5e0bdb9eeb2d1476275ab6ddb086a8dBlock Operator
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