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 3942988 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3944896 epoch_slot_no: 13696 block_no: 3942811 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2605 time: 2020-03-25 01:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91ced1e0c5d17c098524085dbc4aac4e19c1fba9766a260e5fd5964b8b2899b9Block Operator
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