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 3948750 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3950658 epoch_slot_no: 19458 block_no: 3948573 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3218 time: 2020-03-26 09:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf727d5645da0e0b0d37d93cea6760c6e23e258d2e16afe2e62fb7cc53313205Block Operator
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