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 3953833 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3955741 epoch_slot_no: 2941 block_no: 3953656 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2702 time: 2020-03-27 14:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c845640292a637b5dc1b1474eef93aa7e2bf9dbcc0269438d0e16c5f232eef1Block Operator
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