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 3943779 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3945687 epoch_slot_no: 14487 block_no: 3943602 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1139 time: 2020-03-25 06:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3bfac37108f971818ac6d3f9c095c5a2530623a52fd621aac78228ea9b7799bBlock Operator
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