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 3942736 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3944644 epoch_slot_no: 13444 block_no: 3942559 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2075 time: 2020-03-25 00:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8417ede41ce5166bc28e7465a235f0a4043bea30f00780a0053f9cb54a1bad0Block Operator
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