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 3948151 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3950059 epoch_slot_no: 18859 block_no: 3947974 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2020-03-26 06:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11021a7ba1429119178102398ac9891a3c1d91b082bc55411ee1ec238361712cBlock Operator
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