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 3951659 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3953567 epoch_slot_no: 767 block_no: 3951482 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1707 time: 2020-03-27 02:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe039bd677a43b8e65bfc64f9d224d2e533106158fdba4b09bfedf8c351987ab3Block Operator
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