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 3947489 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3949397 epoch_slot_no: 18197 block_no: 3947312 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3873 time: 2020-03-26 02:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63acf8169869905192e54f70a14b9c0468e112f5a3187e20658237451495b48dBlock Operator
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