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 3953452 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3955360 epoch_slot_no: 2560 block_no: 3953275 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1643 time: 2020-03-27 11:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20c423df6ffb1c71c14837b81cb422139867467052bb7ed4e8a20780d157672cBlock Operator
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