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 3945332 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3947240 epoch_slot_no: 16040 block_no: 3945155 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2235 time: 2020-03-25 14:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5cea7658b6d6990a1af794b9222ce29a57ce8662b70134435fe583a2a1226f7Block Operator
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