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 3953785 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3955693 epoch_slot_no: 2893 block_no: 3953608 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3622 time: 2020-03-27 13:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf33bec9583ae0c39f4ad5eeafe69307f6b650547f551820b16f4be914348ea66Block Operator
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