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 3952491 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3954399 epoch_slot_no: 1599 block_no: 3952314 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-03-27 06:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6ba1924c9d038065de161c75632a84810b9d5e2cb227ceb9b50a49e8b5553f7Block Operator
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