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 3950072 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3951980 epoch_slot_no: 20780 block_no: 3949895 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 954 time: 2020-03-26 17:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe50152f81fc8fae5b95ed15d3b4f09aa7ec61b7c69b786bee6ad80e1621d12dfBlock Operator
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