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 3945091 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3946999 epoch_slot_no: 15799 block_no: 3944914 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1664 time: 2020-03-25 13:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6433bc1aacad104ad05ef01f0c377869a543bdbbf05013c072bc70c4f1355adaBlock Operator
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