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 3939854 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3941762 epoch_slot_no: 10562 block_no: 3939677 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1672 time: 2020-03-24 08:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0970e9e6bf8da22dcfb2e15c8596e243d6e3249d9539dc1b13f6da7b87a48b21Block Operator
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