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 3943099 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3945007 epoch_slot_no: 13807 block_no: 3942922 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1433 time: 2020-03-25 02:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdeb9ab05f0c1c4c62355f5cd40dbd68f749ffc50ea0d2f2cd2fd68f7230a7570Block Operator
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