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 3949509 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3951417 epoch_slot_no: 20217 block_no: 3949332 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1980 time: 2020-03-26 14:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00d5dc723598aeb9a9ce334e88f56f6c7fefcb07f4168586776e57dfb60ceb80Block Operator
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