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 3951646 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3953554 epoch_slot_no: 754 block_no: 3951469 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1668 time: 2020-03-27 01:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26f930698186f2527f7bdfac3c9702148fd20b01b560cf04d8edf7d6e65cd764Block Operator
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