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 3952287 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3954195 epoch_slot_no: 1395 block_no: 3952110 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1746 time: 2020-03-27 05:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02a63f179bb9a113db873407b5b4d1e51123ab5fd64176cebf2a0af7e6ad9beaBlock Operator
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