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 3949517 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3951425 epoch_slot_no: 20225 block_no: 3949340 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2191 time: 2020-03-26 14:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcad29bf838dd0f5b7eebb1bce5a7d0762123f254fdbeb95000e0e204cd73935aBlock Operator
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