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 3953250 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3955158 epoch_slot_no: 2358 block_no: 3953073 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1862 time: 2020-03-27 10:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfca4970e845ae5bebb07ca256d9650362b6d385558a22bdd6f0c6b5cfc667a8Block Operator
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