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 3944745 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3946653 epoch_slot_no: 15453 block_no: 3944568 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-03-25 11:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44ec480e77171fcaf4a08443f2000c806661cb453ff041cb751d2db2a6fda3ebBlock Operator
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