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 3951945 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3953853 epoch_slot_no: 1053 block_no: 3951768 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1705 time: 2020-03-27 03:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbed92abd984ba6237d7cd8609e853a9a0e88331590322ef6eee04d328cff5a20Block Operator
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