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 3947216 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3949124 epoch_slot_no: 17924 block_no: 3947039 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1143 time: 2020-03-26 01:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef437db498974a27fcdb5c091cfc9a5f4b2614a1de5d043c8be1a92605a2c7b0Block Operator
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