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 3939059 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3940967 epoch_slot_no: 9767 block_no: 3938882 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2073 time: 2020-03-24 04:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4aa61717cb98b2fc05e66060c595b361a25f5cd8637089d44202af59b9a2b743Block Operator
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