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 3939981 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3941889 epoch_slot_no: 10689 block_no: 3939804 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1315 time: 2020-03-24 09:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba0f2b2abb9011f962b3dfed39ca0500e40906f0cf6d21ff905d07d972e3ba38Block Operator
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