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 3943874 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3945782 epoch_slot_no: 14582 block_no: 3943697 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2020-03-25 06:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4ee546419f35e78a62d27fc20f70aa8a9a386930853d30ab56d04b7bc7a70faBlock Operator
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