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 3943881 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3945789 epoch_slot_no: 14589 block_no: 3943704 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1467 time: 2020-03-25 06:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f6a995912168b6d37bfd4638d673b5a4cc1f8d338a27d8e46a5105cdc4cfc34Block Operator
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