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 3942146 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3944054 epoch_slot_no: 12854 block_no: 3941969 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1534 time: 2020-03-24 21:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f2b1cce1341d4e32d60d4315a18ededf5f4951206a8a163ec27d5db4114fe77Block Operator
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