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 3941820 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3943728 epoch_slot_no: 12528 block_no: 3941643 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2536 time: 2020-03-24 19:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96db3d2690241c4bbe4c72b7919d9bfd1e20744c5016f9de35d44ef4fc164a99Block Operator
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