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 3940263 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3942171 epoch_slot_no: 10971 block_no: 3940086 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-24 10:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf0c62543415fe267db902623b34d2e73f13a4583d93fa1d0282aee588ba8d14Block Operator
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