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 3942449 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3944357 epoch_slot_no: 13157 block_no: 3942272 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6237 time: 2020-03-24 22:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49cb170dc93fa71efc840e8a5197b2029ca283cf9844e185461def3e6232442eBlock Operator
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