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 3950237 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3952145 epoch_slot_no: 20945 block_no: 3950060 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1812 time: 2020-03-26 18:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf29bc27c725fc2726d0b2a2b6c781a4c78da219d564f7e9762f810bd92f6117dBlock Operator
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