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 3938810 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3940718 epoch_slot_no: 9518 block_no: 3938633 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1344 time: 2020-03-24 02:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e914fc7703fca6c9973006b024e9a7f89bcb0c9a52a9c0904ee753baeb06777Block Operator
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