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 3945605 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3947513 epoch_slot_no: 16313 block_no: 3945428 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2308 time: 2020-03-25 16:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29fb5ff4431a8b430917d7dc581bf2653a286a3b495a0e07306e057bf36c46aaBlock Operator
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