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 3952789 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3954697 epoch_slot_no: 1897 block_no: 3952612 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-03-27 08:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x673c0cf82df278409fd605efa618005c1c52930679337aa333c0512258f1649dBlock Operator
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