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 3949138 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3951046 epoch_slot_no: 19846 block_no: 3948961 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1172 time: 2020-03-26 12:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c1d88bb5b1b9b955c442f7acd87b216e6b6ca54226972ee5dc3dc614113788bBlock Operator
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