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 3953705 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3955613 epoch_slot_no: 2813 block_no: 3953528 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2537 time: 2020-03-27 13:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1191a19ba0197093c2d42daa9ede6372caebf135d8b41b77a5eb8b8187d297fBlock Operator
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