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 3941501 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3943409 epoch_slot_no: 12209 block_no: 3941324 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2190 time: 2020-03-24 17:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f0a78afa8abaf307a934d73d1eabc64bf9914a01e0c974894098286f0958f7cBlock Operator
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