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 3948496 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3950404 epoch_slot_no: 19204 block_no: 3948319 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4074 time: 2020-03-26 08:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcafb249e8576e930aac61edd1f8c7d93068d33bf7bb51c214079cda4c87a023Block Operator
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