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 3944153 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3946061 epoch_slot_no: 14861 block_no: 3943976 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-03-25 08:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a9ddddab4f04cb4017876b3d1804f15d936613e348f14d49feb2825e5734d62Block Operator
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