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 3940180 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3942088 epoch_slot_no: 10888 block_no: 3940003 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2254 time: 2020-03-24 10:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd46265a20a5b5754b9a71077f0520543bb0a5626bbaf2b84a8d3d47904e18009Block Operator
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