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 3951325 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3953233 epoch_slot_no: 433 block_no: 3951148 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1900 time: 2020-03-27 00:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5abcffa8c624cdecb9ab50bc7c8295341d340ff895005df5ee3aae1e2307d96eBlock Operator
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