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 3940516 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3942424 epoch_slot_no: 11224 block_no: 3940339 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-03-24 12:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb93048272021197613ed6d443245d463c6d3a7fbe0b3bab4b478acd3d878f44Block Operator
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