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 3943769 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3945677 epoch_slot_no: 14477 block_no: 3943592 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-03-25 06:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59ca21c726d9627bfda412d32d0b086022a65d927bf4a5d6ea25eb6e450d5a60Block Operator
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