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 3945981 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3947889 epoch_slot_no: 16689 block_no: 3945804 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2490 time: 2020-03-25 18:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94e3d9256b9e64444ac93c869a47baa9adca8a5efb5a2317abba08242f7abf78Block Operator
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