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 3953893 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3955801 epoch_slot_no: 3001 block_no: 3953716 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1976 time: 2020-03-27 14:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x832e0312be6eb94b002e1bab3718b64566435d5253fc667e5c8151058ad42028Block Operator
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