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 3952957 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3954865 epoch_slot_no: 2065 block_no: 3952780 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2020-03-27 09:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2ff0cf0a4dc1e019fc20c4343570c7ff137903c915b5789c76a379b650f8fe4Block Operator
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