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 3938687 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3940595 epoch_slot_no: 9395 block_no: 3938510 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1828 time: 2020-03-24 01:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x505f7862271c9da42d551bdfb823e76c8023c37473b330f2d02dee1e43f86745Block Operator
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