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 3944537 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3946445 epoch_slot_no: 15245 block_no: 3944360 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3705 time: 2020-03-25 10:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1034cc14a491b10a35ab0b702cf29dab445d31cef466b7ba0255c66cd861c7d2Block Operator
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