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 3952169 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3954077 epoch_slot_no: 1277 block_no: 3951992 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3337 time: 2020-03-27 04:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x645e155e75b7f0258618cbee4aec1a6b9761fb8c3b1a04f49cdc98f8f0b6d720Block Operator
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