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 3944432 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3946340 epoch_slot_no: 15140 block_no: 3944255 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2177 time: 2020-03-25 09:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe268c404d732b881a3381c4e25ec88815815e46311d9d8b6c8f3b6510f0b17deBlock Operator
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