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 3953685 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3955593 epoch_slot_no: 2793 block_no: 3953508 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-27 13:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5550d463f84e855cf0b2a551649a30563de000f2cfbfdefcc170bb64c469439Block Operator
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