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 3939930 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3941838 epoch_slot_no: 10638 block_no: 3939753 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8593 time: 2020-03-24 08:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1283d4ba2ab0794fa2c8b025c4ed2bb8b5962b6222118f0429a1a5b6acb08eeBlock Operator
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