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 3944584 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3946492 epoch_slot_no: 15292 block_no: 3944407 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1282 time: 2020-03-25 10:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40743d674827d1d6f22e5d47a42e81e1cce7ff6809e7d2a57287741b5ef55fcbBlock Operator
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