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 3945059 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3946967 epoch_slot_no: 15767 block_no: 3944882 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2140 time: 2020-03-25 13:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9f2acd6af55de1bf4070ebeb0a0ac182c0632b1460ef408a31ba4dc9e96333fBlock Operator
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