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 3951089 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3952997 epoch_slot_no: 197 block_no: 3950912 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1717 time: 2020-03-26 22:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec1823fb1bc1af25ca29bd22ec7a9c09735beeac3bc0954af4575eef8db9295dBlock Operator
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