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 3943551 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3945459 epoch_slot_no: 14259 block_no: 3943374 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-25 04:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3d69a1d4fe3be57a7bc15a174a09d3978c55413fcb1f5f9600796997f4a7c8bBlock Operator
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