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 3948231 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3950139 epoch_slot_no: 18939 block_no: 3948054 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6959 time: 2020-03-26 06:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x375b5af3125c4ee7090f7b3339274d8bdf52ac75e688d2ea86c17eb7a8834c58Block Operator
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