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 3944448 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3946356 epoch_slot_no: 15156 block_no: 3944271 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2021 time: 2020-03-25 09:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bd5c587b1b6cd16930a083807818481a1589c9817eb3200ec125b94a29c0e04Block Operator
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