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 3943577 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3945485 epoch_slot_no: 14285 block_no: 3943400 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1320 time: 2020-03-25 05:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e4e16f69f1e6fa5576584187a5e3409ec19716337576a43f7a2edb4765f9c90Block Operator
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