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 3949599 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3951507 epoch_slot_no: 20307 block_no: 3949422 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3344 time: 2020-03-26 14:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b82517ad64d7667c16a384c52e22880a96dadbd26550f1431f7a8684d732129Block Operator
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