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 3944788 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3946696 epoch_slot_no: 15496 block_no: 3944611 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-25 11:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8394871d2da7232bbbf35bf91cd0ce87ea3c7c79c81f493e7eb807fa2dc864d9Block Operator
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