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 3938608 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3940516 epoch_slot_no: 9316 block_no: 3938431 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2538 time: 2020-03-24 01:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e6dcd1af22b2885f1014aee4f6b32c6a2d1e90cc3e0a4cfa96c6637c7c9c439Block Operator
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