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 3948322 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3950230 epoch_slot_no: 19030 block_no: 3948145 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1849 time: 2020-03-26 07:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b3508a417a1b47a2680ac39d24ddd0186f7ac2ec0af96e7ce722ff1d1891446Block Operator
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