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 3939226 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3941134 epoch_slot_no: 9934 block_no: 3939049 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2067 time: 2020-03-24 04:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ea3f7a6eeae0c26697af4e9844c22f3733332854763ef910a1eb6a53b0afc9bBlock Operator
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