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 3951952 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3953860 epoch_slot_no: 1060 block_no: 3951775 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-03-27 03:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x435bb7607bda7118078614693f9d5394e19bde884cceadf8d0d27f6fe62de7b8Block Operator
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