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 3951429 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3953337 epoch_slot_no: 537 block_no: 3951252 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2962 time: 2020-03-27 00:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40a2fd62e4d0be32f9c8c35d25c4b623b0e750358185a4024fc47319c1801999Block Operator
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