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 3944798 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3946706 epoch_slot_no: 15506 block_no: 3944621 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1319 time: 2020-03-25 11:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4b8a4022663f404f060ba7a186cc4b40834f6c1069d3c896e9757e48b492a0aBlock Operator
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