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 3941741 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3943649 epoch_slot_no: 12449 block_no: 3941564 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1262 time: 2020-03-24 18:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e6101a1db550b85ee1a77e050c6410d5c5ec67b1dec5274d83b36aa5d1e58deBlock Operator
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