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 3943598 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3945506 epoch_slot_no: 14306 block_no: 3943421 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2020-03-25 05:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfefeff66ca77a31a9ff0ca665e78a354ee8d47e7bd2f7098aa4d2359441b4b36Block Operator
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