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 3942926 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3944834 epoch_slot_no: 13634 block_no: 3942749 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1349 time: 2020-03-25 01:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc06dde3d38b375aeb839371f51eb2f3ebb000e7f91c4581b8ecd49a1fb44e95Block Operator
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