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 3940095 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3942003 epoch_slot_no: 10803 block_no: 3939918 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1344 time: 2020-03-24 09:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7027c369761ac8687e79bbee3770ed3265e6633c81ff815598aef0b4d6a1e0b1Block Operator
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