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 3952231 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3954139 epoch_slot_no: 1339 block_no: 3952054 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-27 05:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x588a40ab529036159b50ca834d45a832044df377eefc3f8a405f4439710d0cb9Block Operator
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