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 3943403 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3945311 epoch_slot_no: 14111 block_no: 3943226 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1639 time: 2020-03-25 04:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x525acb508a1c6755eefad505242b6e5b06df04511c7fae8f437d133d9b563914Block Operator
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