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 3943751 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3945659 epoch_slot_no: 14459 block_no: 3943574 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2145 time: 2020-03-25 06:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a457348886226cae0707ff473bdd54502ea2a264d731d3e118d3a29e7e90c07Block Operator
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