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 3942810 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3944718 epoch_slot_no: 13518 block_no: 3942633 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3708 time: 2020-03-25 00:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fe3a10ca3eb040d20c3c98732d4be3037becb3bd0a77669cb0f64e4307ea7e0Block Operator
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