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 3943608 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3945516 epoch_slot_no: 14316 block_no: 3943431 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-03-25 05:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82f4e795dca92d40b900b10e58d6989f818b1e6c4a893739b1c4d2fd8f1a9af1Block Operator
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