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 3944341 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3946249 epoch_slot_no: 15049 block_no: 3944164 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 952 time: 2020-03-25 09:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07b5519c6199363c381e42fcdf7be408a7bb4671f28e8225e6e5f918da2d7146Block Operator
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