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 3949752 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3951660 epoch_slot_no: 20460 block_no: 3949575 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1710 time: 2020-03-26 15:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf1751ce5d5e9674ad61586777be5d805972eeca0647ba111bf8a4ae52306abaBlock Operator
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