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 3944735 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3946643 epoch_slot_no: 15443 block_no: 3944558 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1356 time: 2020-03-25 11:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18d56887ac0da259688adfd0a31e5dd2364b08740e5b0c97c2bbd39b60f05938Block Operator
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