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 3942269 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3944177 epoch_slot_no: 12977 block_no: 3942092 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2610 time: 2020-03-24 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc31997e565aa5e553d9584e71f23e308f355d88ea31e36da5c1b3fec4c0a9524Block Operator
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