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 3950083 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3951991 epoch_slot_no: 20791 block_no: 3949906 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3237 time: 2020-03-26 17:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05b24c12a622566316b7c1f67c8a38fbc325e63a61b433081b01b84518a591feBlock Operator
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