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 3943967 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3945875 epoch_slot_no: 14675 block_no: 3943790 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1353 time: 2020-03-25 07:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x137b841f9c1ef2750d3ef11f02a065d21ea7a8448f6d140375c2dc3c684ac2daBlock Operator
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