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 3947262 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3949170 epoch_slot_no: 17970 block_no: 3947085 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3775 time: 2020-03-26 01:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70bec91066631aecf9ee149b7ebd8edebfb6ded808cb06a90b579b6d5a2acb21Block Operator
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