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 3944863 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3946771 epoch_slot_no: 15571 block_no: 3944686 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1357 time: 2020-03-25 12:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ffd7e2798e5f0aa13dd3765e6393bb1d0719bfa66d4e42b3ee874c0e1237b3bBlock Operator
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