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 3950486 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3952394 epoch_slot_no: 21194 block_no: 3950309 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1886 time: 2020-03-26 19:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a89b9676dc654abeb97b5597e4718e110328dcdfcc97a1a8d572dce642f0d55Block Operator
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