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 3940726 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3942634 epoch_slot_no: 11434 block_no: 3940549 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1787 time: 2020-03-24 13:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce773d33aca6e190a6b02c6adc2a75a4849605db0af88bebc5281b3e1967f99fBlock Operator
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