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 3939350 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3941258 epoch_slot_no: 10058 block_no: 3939173 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1311 time: 2020-03-24 05:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe20b42fac0803ad86b10e78cd5e4891a700bc5031814582a4d0c7274903a11c3Block Operator
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