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 3947193 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3949101 epoch_slot_no: 17901 block_no: 3947016 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1660 time: 2020-03-26 01:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb89f95c89751a375e7eb587e6cf7b40b4b79871d4245bff3d4fc493c1323cba4Block Operator
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