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 3943376 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3945284 epoch_slot_no: 14084 block_no: 3943199 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1344 time: 2020-03-25 03:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b2134ad99f380c6924cd29dea2c03e609eefb54a4fe1d145fb91e055cc3f895Block Operator
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