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 3943497 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3945405 epoch_slot_no: 14205 block_no: 3943320 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2971 time: 2020-03-25 04:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4553e07b4240416adc387cb8d9d4ce9eb54f8dd13c87fdb4c6f35e515755b2e3Block Operator
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