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 3953418 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3955326 epoch_slot_no: 2526 block_no: 3953241 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1307 time: 2020-03-27 11:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2056ce20c032f292e64762680d05df44f66e186e955c06771d89a3b45a06469bBlock Operator
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