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 3943947 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3945855 epoch_slot_no: 14655 block_no: 3943770 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1496 time: 2020-03-25 07:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c812d11d27303178e715940a5c4a4b81e04b31dd7a48a185848e99919c71c02Block Operator
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