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 3953664 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3955572 epoch_slot_no: 2772 block_no: 3953487 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2226 time: 2020-03-27 13:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc087a50f1e6c6c8cfd0895691a959dc3a00224b9f50a7abdd8e2199c2112580aBlock Operator
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