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 3938686 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3940594 epoch_slot_no: 9394 block_no: 3938509 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-24 01:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe378a09841446762a80ae71f90c6c6d6aa325bbe457e6f373f446a95006214eBlock Operator
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