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 3952019 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3953927 epoch_slot_no: 1127 block_no: 3951842 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2433 time: 2020-03-27 04:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c8add56170c3fe74294218e30dfa10165d89fb2e5a96790fe6ff2942e92edf5Block Operator
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