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 3939921 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3941829 epoch_slot_no: 10629 block_no: 3939744 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-03-24 08:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b14135cf8f411ef1ce8cf90d1403ff61d86b31792eb4b2d147475c511cbe1e8Block Operator
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