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 3938849 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3940757 epoch_slot_no: 9557 block_no: 3938672 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6599 time: 2020-03-24 02:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb4a0fa430911907c40dc221f825bef69bdbc1525137ef6ce44a18f256f04c84Block Operator
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