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 3948568 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3950476 epoch_slot_no: 19276 block_no: 3948391 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1525 time: 2020-03-26 08:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb072d74da6453d50e92a3ce7eaf6d689c73113efdcbb17b369b4c8f5a93855cBlock Operator
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