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 3940023 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3941931 epoch_slot_no: 10731 block_no: 3939846 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1307 time: 2020-03-24 09:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc53e62060378b4edb8e4136a8ab0db4a180cb57a6e59498eaafc02b64fdf3c61Block Operator
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