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 3952190 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3954098 epoch_slot_no: 1298 block_no: 3952013 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-03-27 04:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e4a759e3b8983e0eff73ccc0dc128a7c33821ed2feb2eaf9c39676d70edb61aBlock Operator
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