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 3944577 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3946485 epoch_slot_no: 15285 block_no: 3944400 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3976 time: 2020-03-25 10:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe68505a5183ecce2086d54759d6f6e8e36ae858c097b3dae85bc4e9c63748d31Block Operator
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