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 3942421 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3944329 epoch_slot_no: 13129 block_no: 3942244 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1896 time: 2020-03-24 22:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fb837cf1a65ad1c02557b9401021810cffba577d739775a379d9ba65742f6bfBlock Operator
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