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 3950332 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3952240 epoch_slot_no: 21040 block_no: 3950155 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-03-26 18:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70217ca58bdb17ce0e73f66a7da11d576ab2fe1e1ca11656a7b7a2e5909b7b55Block Operator
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