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 3941049 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3942957 epoch_slot_no: 11757 block_no: 3940872 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1319 time: 2020-03-24 15:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf60a567f62a5cededfc61d5ff3c1851e60e9029d85482d8ba08b8a7f6f7cd5a0Block Operator
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