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 3953125 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3955033 epoch_slot_no: 2233 block_no: 3952948 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 954 time: 2020-03-27 10:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bf62338e09ba3756a10e9e68f407bd66775c2a3a7b976ba87cebd81060d9d84Block Operator
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