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 3945072 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3946980 epoch_slot_no: 15780 block_no: 3944895 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 925 time: 2020-03-25 13:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa62ea4b818a261e9c31a4faab1bdade23b13795e3963a876fa88d6c6dc7140b9Block Operator
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