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 3951158 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3953066 epoch_slot_no: 266 block_no: 3950981 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 909 time: 2020-03-26 23:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1c7b36ce0252a7734df8f05afe3785949705ecc38f2562230d7634cf49c5c63Block Operator
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