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 3944945 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3946853 epoch_slot_no: 15653 block_no: 3944768 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7868 time: 2020-03-25 12:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb107778e67cd8b4706eaba334fa278f0c53bb6a298bc1cbcbf390a6d493e15ddBlock Operator
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