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 3946642 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3948550 epoch_slot_no: 17350 block_no: 3946465 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2530 time: 2020-03-25 22:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x516d50f358962c14f6295caedd32c3d636c66cc38564169ec089b3f163989970Block Operator
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