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 3947279 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3949187 epoch_slot_no: 17987 block_no: 3947102 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-03-26 01:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30f3167a5c19f17aff30f9e34d5adcec34e34667b43d65105b037c6dcf54f08cBlock Operator
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