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 3940429 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3942337 epoch_slot_no: 11137 block_no: 3940252 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-24 11:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0064e997ada4d6d1ca2f5bedf93f616c56f6ed6e14d5c2b9588d235b31780befBlock Operator
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