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 3951976 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3953884 epoch_slot_no: 1084 block_no: 3951799 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1717 time: 2020-03-27 03:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf568fc250a4af0e25615bf448d93af79374f1dfd9f626955e712679fbeb67e91Block Operator
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