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 3945123 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3947031 epoch_slot_no: 15831 block_no: 3944946 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2235 time: 2020-03-25 13:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6a9e7279096e5e18e6c0133dd705e512922f64ee340e391e4ab90ac10c617fdBlock Operator
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