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 3945005 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3946913 epoch_slot_no: 15713 block_no: 3944828 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2020-03-25 13:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x453b3b80883ff722fc66eb4220df8b29572d0f02bf304c613b3ebc6dfbddba50Block Operator
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