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 3943028 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3944936 epoch_slot_no: 13736 block_no: 3942851 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-25 02:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x314ebca5053776dda66b36e89498fd368446b8907c1b0dc15b9a130f8fc3d246Block Operator
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