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 3941308 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3943216 epoch_slot_no: 12016 block_no: 3941131 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1282 time: 2020-03-24 16:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ebe6864b908c2581c0e280a83d66cdfc5580b0d749f34361fdbabca4019cd9cBlock Operator
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