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 3946106 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3948014 epoch_slot_no: 16814 block_no: 3945929 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 954 time: 2020-03-25 19:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3eb78bda159acce812d9cd956d7fc857d4efde2671e451e8c34d73e88ef8f67Block Operator
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