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 3942607 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3944515 epoch_slot_no: 13315 block_no: 3942430 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1496 time: 2020-03-24 23:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77f61f38f081de4b90b13c3f1a93a403815a92b26abf9cb88676b8c26d3ac4e4Block Operator
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