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 3939186 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3941094 epoch_slot_no: 9894 block_no: 3939009 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1315 time: 2020-03-24 04:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x288199d9407af5b206bbb9c7d083c0096ed115f13f4601f87fd28fe15ece23f0Block Operator
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