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 3940005 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3941913 epoch_slot_no: 10713 block_no: 3939828 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-03-24 09:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x018f7e21829cdeb856b173cbf46964932d1c3aba5e3030f6ec92f2e47e8c24c1Block Operator
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