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 3949108 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3951016 epoch_slot_no: 19816 block_no: 3948931 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1492 time: 2020-03-26 11:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5643b9bab395e8ba6bc844ed36579c024aac78f947424a211e5e9769dfeab89Block Operator
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