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 3948934 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3950842 epoch_slot_no: 19642 block_no: 3948757 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-03-26 10:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x408b47119b12de948c266c85cc68c9fa7e7ee06db07a575050fedb82a8a7b37bBlock Operator
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