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 3953391 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3955299 epoch_slot_no: 2499 block_no: 3953214 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1401 time: 2020-03-27 11:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6850e97ac278f675402360be341c20cf801b45f1fc397175eb9dd5d8a0a45b3Block Operator
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