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 3948640 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3950548 epoch_slot_no: 19348 block_no: 3948463 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1594 time: 2020-03-26 09:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2e197eefed7b8b8efdb9b6863bb55b65bcbee3661bad3397249f30065e2a059Block Operator
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