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 3945300 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3947208 epoch_slot_no: 16008 block_no: 3945123 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2563 time: 2020-03-25 14:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42f11034085fb534ef6a1eec06f9b50f2f7d3e0deed020532d1a6e6cf28c6595Block Operator
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