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 3945922 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3947830 epoch_slot_no: 16630 block_no: 3945745 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-03-25 18:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9ddabd1c7a4e5ed7226dcc2626d716db98f0870aa191e4c454ea4ace71de4ecBlock Operator
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