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 3953803 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3955711 epoch_slot_no: 2911 block_no: 3953626 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1882 time: 2020-03-27 13:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9dca6eef43d9bf483f24b9d3d110deddb8e942f2964127acf587672b81666208Block Operator
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