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 3944764 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3946672 epoch_slot_no: 15472 block_no: 3944587 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1196 time: 2020-03-25 11:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3eb19972224e36f2a13821fd57f738a4d196a18a14e2f9dab188ee2ce3a83fcBlock Operator
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