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 3941778 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3943686 epoch_slot_no: 12486 block_no: 3941601 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2020-03-24 19:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x324080ab83d09acb4875930a6592ba02226f24ee5baf32df35e5f96bf726bf32Block Operator
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