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 3945169 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3947077 epoch_slot_no: 15877 block_no: 3944992 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 962 time: 2020-03-25 13:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc718ceb6f94a9c3c306ea02c8df0a6dd19e2b914fed020605f219745a86f849aBlock Operator
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