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 3941066 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3942974 epoch_slot_no: 11774 block_no: 3940889 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1897 time: 2020-03-24 15:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab952211f5f6f5962aa616245ec3a69bb21c971bbb77988df54df51442b3fa6fBlock Operator
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