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 3952432 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3954340 epoch_slot_no: 1540 block_no: 3952255 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1311 time: 2020-03-27 06:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb558fc6de952289a4f55486701bc06a023459d3363d4da77807e28ca6ceefdc3Block Operator
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