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 3945412 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3947320 epoch_slot_no: 16120 block_no: 3945235 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1738 time: 2020-03-25 15:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ca21ad600d7e11eb679f93edbe13461bf49edb5b9f2e23c350747e6b7dad890Block Operator
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