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 3951585 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3953493 epoch_slot_no: 693 block_no: 3951408 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2280 time: 2020-03-27 01:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2652e5f4e49137da5d40e7cfaee179a04a480ef176cc7c246cbd36410f1ce88fBlock Operator
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