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 3951861 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3953769 epoch_slot_no: 969 block_no: 3951684 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1344 time: 2020-03-27 03:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28a04d0dfdd6aee72d6d8ec1bd0084641625ccf8b481c66f814914cb5446e8aeBlock Operator
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