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 3950950 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3952858 epoch_slot_no: 58 block_no: 3950773 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1704 time: 2020-03-26 22:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ffb241798111876778c6ea8a44d1a049521569188119f8f1f8168f4b5207041Block Operator
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