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 3948448 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3950356 epoch_slot_no: 19156 block_no: 3948271 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1311 time: 2020-03-26 08:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f00daa2805509c436d4c62c557e21512d5f6e9709633efb58056ef218260edcBlock Operator
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