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 3944819 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3946727 epoch_slot_no: 15527 block_no: 3944642 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2255 time: 2020-03-25 12:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb89f556ac3ad5d9cf11bea90d0b8a25178cfe1931d23add0651e1ee0d4a77efBlock Operator
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