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 3948137 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3950045 epoch_slot_no: 18845 block_no: 3947960 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-03-26 06:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf07af622405904b71b647fb4db3053b45106227791e66b25be18098a6d263bb7Block Operator
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