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 3940506 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3942414 epoch_slot_no: 11214 block_no: 3940329 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-24 12:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba42cd9b2f96757d0dee36a64e8fe90c74fbc1e499ae61d7917201eff9568b4fBlock Operator
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