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 3939922 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3941830 epoch_slot_no: 10630 block_no: 3939745 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2020-03-24 08:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6450e69280873dc666eb3764f92d3878a3df385c83c26b74b6e45b62a32de71dBlock Operator
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