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 3943610 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3945518 epoch_slot_no: 14318 block_no: 3943433 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1611 time: 2020-03-25 05:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b9d12dc0a187e3d08b4f3dd2b0b8783d870bdbd06efab6320a1cc806f08d48fBlock Operator
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