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 3951408 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3953316 epoch_slot_no: 516 block_no: 3951231 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1908 time: 2020-03-27 00:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb938d2c57fdbfc5e4aaa4110d3829f06c4f9e49dd382e50e2d8d489370dbc6baBlock Operator
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