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 3954006 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3955914 epoch_slot_no: 3114 block_no: 3953829 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1648 time: 2020-03-27 15:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcebfea7f9204b655a71c3bf7589a9329c1e44e655be977164c8a3d30ac3f461Block Operator
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