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 3939903 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3941811 epoch_slot_no: 10611 block_no: 3939726 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1090 time: 2020-03-24 08:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a22582bd6a3a9e229b9b20ca89ff26ec10fcb512ee5a9a5e43c32fef503a7a9Block Operator
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