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 3944777 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3946685 epoch_slot_no: 15485 block_no: 3944600 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-03-25 11:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8db64d1dde1b4ce73e239cfc446b4e3e25fb748d9c52a8394453e855363f53d3Block Operator
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