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 3940469 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3942377 epoch_slot_no: 11177 block_no: 3940292 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6474 time: 2020-03-24 11:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x675bf76a68c1867236acf9612fdc89dff72ac6d30fb366a9e4f411c1d621639cBlock Operator
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