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 3941096 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3943004 epoch_slot_no: 11804 block_no: 3940919 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1500 time: 2020-03-24 15:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ed26e8818b07dd6ebd7456663a72139d7bd9807d0b1581b2c53c38c5587d4f6Block Operator
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