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 3946126 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3948034 epoch_slot_no: 16834 block_no: 3945949 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 921 time: 2020-03-25 19:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4f7acfb0de0cc50d246563e13b4723c8d858607a90c0c6fbdd883fbbf3cd928Block Operator
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