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 3947488 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3949396 epoch_slot_no: 18196 block_no: 3947311 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1168 time: 2020-03-26 02:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc24f9ef208becd7f436517022d5e262c177b6249d8ffc06b0b156b859850b0d5Block Operator
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