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 3950798 Details
Epoch: 182 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3952706 epoch_slot_no: 21506 block_no: 3950621 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3077 time: 2020-03-26 21:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf26a67a2e88dc2891c2dc7814bf50e371c655065a8e695fe612996b0429a744dBlock Operator
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