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 3950336 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3952244 epoch_slot_no: 21044 block_no: 3950159 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1845 time: 2020-03-26 18:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4dd4da01889c589bfafdd20f0ea3b71c9a8cad6a8f28d146e0a0f8713f4b975Block Operator
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