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 3950909 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3952817 epoch_slot_no: 17 block_no: 3950732 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4307 time: 2020-03-26 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ce33f7f66d0a8c31b0570990a9d6511ccf83d65fdf008af6fce29fe5c1bb0fdBlock Operator
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