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 3940348 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3942256 epoch_slot_no: 11056 block_no: 3940171 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-03-24 11:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa58175afdde826b4720802d30bdd646bdb956cb694a044f96ace419d0b88d197Block Operator
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