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 3951601 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3953509 epoch_slot_no: 709 block_no: 3951424 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-27 01:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31e190563eccd6ab5ae6dfd52154a179796d692fc1c70ce478d18cd193523bebBlock Operator
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