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 3938476 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3940384 epoch_slot_no: 9184 block_no: 3938299 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-03-24 00:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2b8f5ab72c6dd7681f160050bf3b76e2ba15ddf1bdbd35395f50d33fe8987b3Block Operator
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