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 3947339 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3949247 epoch_slot_no: 18047 block_no: 3947162 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2376 time: 2020-03-26 02:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac612a29b8d5cb47d8f0551c11a3e8e8a1e84402da0f6943cf253f326579bbe4Block Operator
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