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 3946903 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3948811 epoch_slot_no: 17611 block_no: 3946726 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2188 time: 2020-03-25 23:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48685ab0fd8cb96a6fddec3b19374b1f2848113d1e1a92a49440c5a88e28c96eBlock Operator
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