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 3944947 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3946855 epoch_slot_no: 15655 block_no: 3944770 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1311 time: 2020-03-25 12:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdbc304595e201b545d32473f978bb182cfb75819bc947aa0aa29b663758d3b2Block Operator
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