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 3944044 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3945952 epoch_slot_no: 14752 block_no: 3943867 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2020-03-25 07:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8255382148fc9e0e30769aa6dc02cf906718d5e19b7dac01e89212056d61bb01Block Operator
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