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 3947271 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3949179 epoch_slot_no: 17979 block_no: 3947094 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2050 time: 2020-03-26 01:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71c55c8ad58341db6de2534f5b42d388c3f39b454d01c5d91103cb406be7c561Block Operator
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