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 3947558 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3949466 epoch_slot_no: 18266 block_no: 3947381 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2429 time: 2020-03-26 03:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x043e4bf2e8ed9e836cda940cdeed59b16a3362ef3b7fab773eab310c4ab2b4caBlock Operator
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