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 3945844 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3947752 epoch_slot_no: 16552 block_no: 3945667 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-03-25 17:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70a29bda25b27c64f506e5892d5582dc843fd0ee2f72aae2982b6e56ff64ca89Block Operator
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