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 3952836 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3954744 epoch_slot_no: 1944 block_no: 3952659 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1631 time: 2020-03-27 08:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa39e90efafe18acf2dbf15b65c8ab27b7b82682e504357922f3be2626f50e10bBlock Operator
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