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 3950408 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3952316 epoch_slot_no: 21116 block_no: 3950231 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-03-26 19:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e8d55d34bfd7b4d5e9b1fe4ef2f199edfcd16b21c79da02b6746c3e16db01deBlock Operator
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