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 3940562 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3942470 epoch_slot_no: 11270 block_no: 3940385 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2038 time: 2020-03-24 12:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe04ff4efa12dac11cfaf809286097f2697656a968a0ffbe0b5221e870eafed75Block Operator
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