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 3953382 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3955290 epoch_slot_no: 2490 block_no: 3953205 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1086 time: 2020-03-27 11:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff031cc23c0c7ad4a800f0bc8bedad5d1c3543b9cf74c2bfa8f26f9846ca87d0Block Operator
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