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 3945235 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3947143 epoch_slot_no: 15943 block_no: 3945058 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1315 time: 2020-03-25 14:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfcc01014278f9d9f230f701d48549441b5949887a4c919413e4b790e45a4b3eBlock Operator
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