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 3952510 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3954418 epoch_slot_no: 1618 block_no: 3952333 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1331 time: 2020-03-27 06:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0448d2c9a2ff54b0d3be1f5980ad8570c0f24f1e28a53841ee8a4dd98c503e4eBlock Operator
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