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 3943985 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3945893 epoch_slot_no: 14693 block_no: 3943808 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2186 time: 2020-03-25 07:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8f371812dc9eba1808a6b74271ba5e11be9efba4d2427e606833c744e40bcd2Block Operator
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