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 3938738 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3940646 epoch_slot_no: 9446 block_no: 3938561 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-24 02:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa41ed63d13bc9dbd2e1e6b2d1f67dcd68c50b38298ea813d060a1869ef7d8113Block Operator
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