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 3953545 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3955453 epoch_slot_no: 2653 block_no: 3953368 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2020-03-27 12:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe151961fd5a2c79393d25c1d8aa632dd8e8245d4608c938e0548c032a7940910Block Operator
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