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 3943318 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3945226 epoch_slot_no: 14026 block_no: 3943141 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-03-25 03:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28412874b8fc14872fe5dcb3089323c5b49222ee28548f9b0472a0cc8cde7ad4Block Operator
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