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 3940049 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3941957 epoch_slot_no: 10757 block_no: 3939872 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2020-03-24 09:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0047ebee28a17df1427bec45c406627bc22b3cbf3645bf656bb47dc43ea9ac8Block Operator
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