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 3939403 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3941311 epoch_slot_no: 10111 block_no: 3939226 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1349 time: 2020-03-24 05:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x146c54a87fa27d5a2637346be0b123b413114684df9b0f2ab051ffa2df0c55f3Block Operator
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