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 3944421 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3946329 epoch_slot_no: 15129 block_no: 3944244 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1313 time: 2020-03-25 09:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35f4158de4ba24b142b9a638fc108fd995939dc866932bc52afbd8f2a0d7a3f0Block Operator
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