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 3952024 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3953932 epoch_slot_no: 1132 block_no: 3951847 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-03-27 04:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f14ab054d7e2726062e313ab4bdcf4010722bcc8b1661da4286f11e4ec14f99Block Operator
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