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 3943041 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3944949 epoch_slot_no: 13749 block_no: 3942864 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2188 time: 2020-03-25 02:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a6b88c2e8c62a3e265540043f5dfe36d9163ca89270cdb4789b2b6d142c3f90Block Operator
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