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 3948996 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3950904 epoch_slot_no: 19704 block_no: 3948819 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1286 time: 2020-03-26 11:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40bfcf47ce2059d40b287b62619ed17d2110201af2e3a6e6614d175236b8ef9bBlock Operator
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