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 3952434 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3954342 epoch_slot_no: 1542 block_no: 3952257 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-27 06:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8043d689269eea5313c054239f07f585e1df3362e74246f22c0a8fd5062cc1cbBlock Operator
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