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 3951809 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3953717 epoch_slot_no: 917 block_no: 3951632 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3703 time: 2020-03-27 02:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80eacb76673b438e72904516fec04c402ab425a01004011450c7c95c533d7586Block Operator
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