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 3953831 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3955739 epoch_slot_no: 2939 block_no: 3953654 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3310 time: 2020-03-27 14:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99083ef5f1c1d73d00de54eb62d2815cd2896114a47aaf7bb3aaf7880d4de39fBlock Operator
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