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 3947917 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3949825 epoch_slot_no: 18625 block_no: 3947740 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1286 time: 2020-03-26 05:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ec57ad4f73d2701528a8acae2ba51d11fbecb39bce153f04ad0d5a08db4a5deBlock Operator
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