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 3939070 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3940978 epoch_slot_no: 9778 block_no: 3938893 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1344 time: 2020-03-24 04:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98115a002e3a37a70ac558b513ac3b59eda4c4c5cb2bb13aacad5f7465f0f4f1Block Operator
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