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 3940602 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3942510 epoch_slot_no: 11310 block_no: 3940425 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1139 time: 2020-03-24 12:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3388d7dc0f108b194266bbbb631b99918a8cf5b32996e0b7ac06e4a72e02f69eBlock Operator
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