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 3953624 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3955532 epoch_slot_no: 2732 block_no: 3953447 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2240 time: 2020-03-27 12:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19fbf160b4432f2a6db8f272964b09d635944d2e62cfbe5dd6be2e34e7a31c86Block Operator
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