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 3938530 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3940438 epoch_slot_no: 9238 block_no: 3938353 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2002 time: 2020-03-24 01:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb61b4a7050c589724d1671bc2e89bb4e55cfd7fbf39789f687f4f94639982134Block Operator
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