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 3951859 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3953767 epoch_slot_no: 967 block_no: 3951682 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2782 time: 2020-03-27 03:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ca065328f6b23906a619ffce97716e0f4badb23b591b43110bcf15dfe650d04Block Operator
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