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 3950035 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3951943 epoch_slot_no: 20743 block_no: 3949858 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1344 time: 2020-03-26 16:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6421c906370793771daa6d014d8b699b1c2758ee04f3c7f61888ef3b9b88c49Block Operator
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