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 3942508 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3944416 epoch_slot_no: 13216 block_no: 3942331 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1697 time: 2020-03-24 23:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x834a286c6e267c621d5c5bd530a9003169634f3c7e269a61794510fb097de35dBlock Operator
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