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 3944804 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3946712 epoch_slot_no: 15512 block_no: 3944627 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1500 time: 2020-03-25 11:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0dfdb536ee25c858066fd389b4ba7e53bb53c5d7f52a6124ec9f9ec42cb9524Block Operator
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