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 3941650 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3943558 epoch_slot_no: 12358 block_no: 3941473 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1500 time: 2020-03-24 18:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06c2ac56e12dbb40568c1b69645f4008434f4c6f9be64af0606f9659d1b6145aBlock Operator
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