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 3947075 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3948983 epoch_slot_no: 17783 block_no: 3946898 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2442 time: 2020-03-26 00:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0953e848252e4910d95cb8585c2b8334908e26f4b50775ef25ceea184bf2bb66Block Operator
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