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 3943267 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3945175 epoch_slot_no: 13975 block_no: 3943090 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1122 time: 2020-03-25 03:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9ade6756bb34f53ddf67e96d146ffa0a89d43d9ed62b7b94eacef05c4a9ab09Block Operator
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