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 3945795 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3947703 epoch_slot_no: 16503 block_no: 3945618 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-03-25 17:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfb7846a317624c35f88b1fdd1c84112e754c9d372e14f95698a3ee446485a40Block Operator
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