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 3942407 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3944315 epoch_slot_no: 13115 block_no: 3942230 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1537 time: 2020-03-24 22:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fbe8b16c24eaf750e692f3e954dbd466d2b0f4e844a63667e03200f261c81f8Block Operator
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