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 3945512 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3947420 epoch_slot_no: 16220 block_no: 3945335 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8148 time: 2020-03-25 15:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5065974ce63a1383348f452623ebddb0d5f6b6f521035cb1c7d7f015bf40184Block Operator
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