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 3942173 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3944081 epoch_slot_no: 12881 block_no: 3941996 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1307 time: 2020-03-24 21:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a24d1dee4cba6d3329dbd2af3423c6557acff846d5ecb791c9961d636023712Block Operator
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