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 3953673 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3955581 epoch_slot_no: 2781 block_no: 3953496 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1717 time: 2020-03-27 13:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf758fb3f0b8c01b0960bab8cf0ffa2328a25539eff52d8c9cec65bcfcd26854eBlock Operator
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