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 3946258 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3948166 epoch_slot_no: 16966 block_no: 3946081 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1882 time: 2020-03-25 20:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1dc13e295b77b0a935825d8328a89a6ce7369b0f7edb08829eacf0033c0588eBlock Operator
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