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 3953514 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3955422 epoch_slot_no: 2622 block_no: 3953337 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2588 time: 2020-03-27 12:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f60c3ea4275aeb81b76f7e9373d5cfa8d5b17d23713c82a0637b4054b26451dBlock Operator
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