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 3939405 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3941313 epoch_slot_no: 10113 block_no: 3939228 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-24 05:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8d262dce44febc0b3b1c9a67409cc83c3e55f2bd32111af7f6d23694198986aBlock Operator
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