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 3947129 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3949037 epoch_slot_no: 17837 block_no: 3946952 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4053 time: 2020-03-26 00:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x721afcf1b6d1ebc0c1bce8cfb860e64ffef827347ddaa389d6771b2b7f1a137fBlock Operator
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