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 3944351 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3946259 epoch_slot_no: 15059 block_no: 3944174 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1529 time: 2020-03-25 09:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13d07e7f2a0b757f3e5ce971d33cf44f13aebe24b167b39d6697fa2ed3d74df8Block Operator
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