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 3948533 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3950441 epoch_slot_no: 19241 block_no: 3948356 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1861 time: 2020-03-26 08:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10ab436ed1be84794910d3709e9af5f694151c83389d81cbe50d8004167aff04Block Operator
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