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 3944892 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3946800 epoch_slot_no: 15600 block_no: 3944715 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-03-25 12:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18d6e70abf8eb55ac6fd2bf6eafe561f1aedbaf82198b0050a56372aa85c984cBlock Operator
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